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78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203
property at 78650 Ave 42

78650 Ave 42

Bermuda DunesCA92203

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79380 Ave 42, Unit 2

79380 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203

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79740 Ave 42, Unit 5

79740 Ave 42
Bermuda DunesCA92203

La Quinta, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La Quinta, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the La Quinta, CA area range in price from $945 to $4,300 with an overall median price of $3,493. The three La Quinta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Duna La Quinta at $1,425, Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta at $3,000, and Carmela in La Quinta at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for La Quinta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Duna La Quinta$2,320$1,42527
Santa Carmelita At Vale La Quinta$3,000$3,0001
Carmela in La Quinta$3,910$1,10049
Piazza Serena$3,910$94557
Point Happy$3,910$1,58380
The Village$3,910$1,59542

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
Monte Azul ApartmentsJasper Cottage1BR,1BA$1,682
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1,695
Desert Oasis ApartmentsThe Greens1BR,1BA$1,699
Desert Fountains at Palm DesertRoad Runner1BR,1BA$1,711
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1,800
SmoketreeFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1,805
Villas on the GreenSt. Andrews1BR,1BA$1,856
Arches at La QuintaMohave1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Quinta area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Madrid Model at SolTerra Homes in the in the Piazza Serena neighborhood starting from $3,985. The second greatest value La Quinta apartment is the Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma 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 Madrid3BR,3BA$2.05
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Villaggio at La Quinta2 Bedroom - Sauvignon Villa2BR,2BA$2.45
Indigo Views2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.03
Medici Apartment HomesVilla DEste2BR,2BA$2.05
Edencrest Apartments2br 1 bth2BR,1BA$1.90
Mira BellaBungalow2BR,2BA$2.36
Arches at La QuintaMohave1BR,1BA$2.34
Villas on the GreenSt. Andrews1BR,1BA$2.32
Parkwood At Polo Grounds (55+)Santa Cruz1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Quinta

What type of rentals are currently available in La Quinta?

There are currently 127 Apartments for Rent in La Quinta, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,583 to $4,300. There are also 670 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Quinta ranging from $1,200 to $37,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Quinta?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Quinta ranges from $1,200 to $37,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,145.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in La Quinta?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in La Quinta range from $2,000 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,445 to $37,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,890 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,835.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.