Last updated on July 17, 2026

Average rent in
Indio, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Indio, CA rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,350/month. Renters today are paying $272 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of July 2026.

  • Indio runs roughly 1.7× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a small total rental inventory of 169 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Indio rent for about $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,950/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units near $3,500/month. These bedroom tiers cover the main rental options available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Indio climbed 22.1% year over year, diverging from the overall market decline. This rise contrasts with the citywide rent slip and shows a distinct trend for smaller units.

Median rent

Median rent in Indio

$3,350/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Indio is $3,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 72% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Indio

169

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Indio rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Indio, CA

Average rent prices in Indio have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,824, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Indio run $1,635 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,950

4%

49%

2 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,600

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

49%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$3,350
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Indio, CA is 77% higher than the median rent in Big Bear, CA.

Discover rentals in Indio, CA

46725 Clinton St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Apartment for rent in Indio

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

46725 Clinton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Indio

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

VINTAGE PALMS APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

VINTAGE PALMS APARTMENTS

82435 Requa Ave, Indio, CA 92201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

81351 Fred Waring Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

81351 Fred Waring Drive

81351 Fred Waring Dr, Indio, CA 92201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment 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 $3,350 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Indio?

Average rent prices in Indio have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Indio rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Indio is 72% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 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 $134,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Indio?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Indio average around $1,600/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,330/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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