Cheap Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA from $300 (9 Rentals)

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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Encanto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encanto Apartments

46725 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Horizons At Indio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horizons At Indio

45405 Monroe StIndio, CA 92201
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Los Arboles Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Arboles Apartments

81860 Shadow Palm AveIndio, CA 92201
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Shadow Hills Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Hills Townhomes

42211 Washington StPalm Desert, CA 92211
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Desert Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Villas

46580-46675 Desert Villa StIndio, CA 92201
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La Quinta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $945 to $4,245 with an overall median price of $3,710. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Duna La Quinta at $1,425, Carmela in La Quinta at $1,325, and Piazza Serena at $945. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for La Quinta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Duna La Quinta$2,170$1,425535
Carmela in La Quinta$4,095$1,3251057
Piazza Serena$4,095$9451280
Point Happy$4,095$1,5161774
The Village$4,095$1,595843

Cheapest Available La Quinta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Quinta, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mira Bella in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood priced from $1,387. Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+) in the La Paloma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Quinta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mira BellaRancho1BR,1BA$1,387
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$1,675
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $1.77 price per square foot The Granada Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,660. The second greatest value La Quinta apartment is the 81434 Palmyra Ave Model at 81434 Palmyra Ave starting at $3,500 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Foxstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Quinta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolTerra HomesThe Granada4BR,3.5BA$1.77
81434 Palmyra Ave81434 Palmyra Ave3BR,2BA$1.84
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.23
Villaggio at La Quinta1 Bedroom - Merlot1BR,1BA$2.15
Medici Apartment HomesVilla Medici1BR,1BA$2.33
Arches at La QuintaMohave1BR,1BA$2.34
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$2.29

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Getting Around La Quinta, CA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Quinta Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Quinta?

The cheapest apartment in La Quinta is Mira Bella which is listed at $1,387, while the average apartment in La Quinta costs $3,710.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Quinta?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 96 regular apartments in La Quinta that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in La Quinta?

Cheap apartments in La Quinta have an average cost of $195 which is $3,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Quinta.

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