Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
Indio, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Indio, CA rent slipped 0.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,648/month. Renters today are paying $202 less per month on average than last year, despite a modest month-over-month increase of 0.6%.

  • Vs. national rents

    Rents in Indio, CA are 92.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a pricier California market. The total rentals available number 156, with houses making up the majority of inventory.

  • What you'll pay

    Studio rents in Indio, CA sit around $1,295/month, with 1-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 2-bedrooms at $3,750/month. These bedroom tiers represent a range of options for renters in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Indio

$3,647/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Indio is $3,647 per month as of October 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,747 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Indio

156

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Indio run $1,647 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,722.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

23%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$3,750

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,425

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,795

10%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

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$3,647
increased by92%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Indio, CA is 82% higher than the median rent in Big Bear, CA.

Discover rentals in Indio, CA

43714 Aztec St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Indio

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
44430 Beringer Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Indio

Monte Vina

44430 Beringer Dr, Indio, CA 92203

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
46725 Clinton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Indio

1 bed

1 bath

$1,307

81351 Fred Waring Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

81351 Fred Waring Drive

81351 Fred Waring Dr, Indio, CA 92201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,499

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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 $3,647 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Indio?

Average rent prices in Indio have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Indio rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Indio is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,747 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 $146,000/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).

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