Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 2, 2026
Average rent in
Indio, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Indio, CA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,500/month. Renters today are paying $264 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.9% month-over-month increase in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Indio, CA rents are 83.2% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing the city among pricier California metros. The market is dominated by houses, which make up 87.3% of total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Indio rent for $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms $3,000/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,750/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Indio
$3,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Indio is $3,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,590 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Indio
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Indio rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Indio, CA
Average rent prices in Indio have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Indio, CA
Rent prices in Indio vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Indio is $1,722, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Indio run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | 7% |  53% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 6% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Indio | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,722 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Downtown Indio
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Indio, 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 Indio, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Indio and Big Bear by all bedroom counts and property types.
Indio
83%higher than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Indio, CA is 94% higher than the median rent in Big Bear, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%Discover rentals in Indio, CA
5d+ ago
81351 Fred Waring Dr, Indio, CA 92201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Indio
2 beds
1 bath
$1,559
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Indio
2 beds
2 baths
$1,559
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Indio
82954 Stewart Dr #L2, Indio, CA 92201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,595
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Indio
49412 Escalante St, Indio, CA 92201
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Indio
49392 Hohokam River St, Indio, CA 92201
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Indio
42942 Dell Lago Ct, Indio, CA 92203
4 beds
3 baths
$10,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Indio
80886 Avenue 50, Indio, CA 92201
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
82165 Dr Carreon Blvd, Indio, CA 92203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
82435 Requa Ave, Indio, CA 92201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Indio
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Indio
2 beds
1 bath
$1,559
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
82165 Dr Carreon Blvd, Indio, CA 92203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Indio
43001 Ascona Ln, Indio, CA 92203
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Indio
44357 Royal Lytham Dr, Indio, CA 92201
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Indio
40378 Corte San Carlos #NA, Indio, CA 92203
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5h ago
Verified
82165 Dr Carreon Blvd, Indio, CA 92203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,150
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Indio
82807 Vincent Dr, Indio, CA 92203
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 8
1d ago
House for rent in Indio
43001 Ascona Ln, Indio, CA 92203
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Indio
37559 Durwent Dr, Indio, CA 92203
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Indio, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Indio rental market.
How much is rent in Indio?
The average rent in Indio is $3,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Indio?
Average rent prices in Indio have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Indio rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Indio is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,590 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Indio?
To comfortably afford rent in Indio, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Indio?
June offers the best rental deals in Indio, with prices running about 13% lower than February, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).