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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Quinta?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap La Quinta Studio Apartments | $1,679 | $1,583 | $1,945 |
Cheap La Quinta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,516 | $2,510 |
Cheap La Quinta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,695 | $2,790 |
Cheap La Quinta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $2,000 | $3,985 |
Cheap La Quinta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $3,660 | $4,245 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Duna La Quinta | $2,170 | $1,425 | 535 |
Carmela in La Quinta | $4,095 | $1,325 | 1057 |
Piazza Serena | $4,095 | $945 | 1280 |
Point Happy | $4,095 | $1,516 | 1774 |
The Village | $4,095 | $1,595 | 843 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mira Bella | Rancho | 1BR,1BA | $1,387 |
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+) | Santa Cruz | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan A | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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SolTerra Homes | The Granada | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.77 |
81434 Palmyra Ave | 81434 Palmyra Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Indigo Views | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
Edencrest Apartments | 2br 1 bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Mira Bella | Bungalow | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
Villaggio at La Quinta | 1 Bedroom - Merlot | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Medici Apartment Homes | Villa Medici | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Arches at La Quinta | Mohave | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+) | Santa Cruz | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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