Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Indian Wells, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Indian Wells, CA rent slipped 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $7,225/month. Renters today are paying $268 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $8,500/month in January 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Indian Wells is 274.4% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it among the most expensive rental markets. The city has a small inventory of 50 total rentals, reflecting its niche market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $5,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $7,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $10,000/month in Indian Wells. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2 Bed segment in Indian Wells increased 32.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This rise contrasts with the overall market trend and shows a specific bedroom tier's strength.

Median rent

Median rent in Indian Wells

$7,225/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Indian Wells is $7,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 274% above the national average rent, or $5,295 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Indian Wells

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Indian Wells rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Indian Wells, CA

Average rent prices in Indian Wells have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Indian Wells, CA

Rent prices in Indian Wells vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Indian Wells is $1,800, whereas a house costs $8,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Indian Wells run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,000

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$5,500

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$7,900

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$10,000

8%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Indian Wells, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Indian Wells, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Indian Wells and Banning by all bedroom counts and property types.

Indian Wells

Median rent price$7,225
increased by274%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Indian Wells, CA is 228% higher than the median rent in Banning, CA.

Discover rentals in Indian Wells, CA

46855 Mountain Cove Dr #85 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Indian Wells

CONDOS - Other - Indian Wells, CA

46855 Mountain Cove Dr #85, Indian Wells, CA 92210

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

46631 Arapahoe #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Indian Wells

46631 Arapahoe #B, Indian Wells, CA 92210

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

46568 Arapahoe #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Indian Wells

CONDOS - Indian Wells, CA

46568 Arapahoe #A, Indian Wells, CA 92210

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Condo for rent

46632 Arapahoe #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Indian Wells

CONDOS - Indian Wells, CA

46632 Arapahoe #B, Indian Wells, CA 92210

2 beds

2 baths

$4,200

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Indian Wells, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Indian Wells rental market.

How much is rent in Indian Wells?

The average rent in Indian Wells is $7,225 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Indian Wells?

Average rent prices in Indian Wells have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Indian Wells rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Indian Wells is 274% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,295 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Indian Wells?

To comfortably afford rent in Indian Wells, you'd need to earn approximately $289,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Indian Wells?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Indian Wells average around $2,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,650/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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