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Indio, CA Area Guide

The festival capital of the southwest always has something going on.

Events Festivals Outdoors Nature Desert

It’s known as “The City of Festivals,” and for good reason – in addition to being home to the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival, two of the most popular music events in the world, Indio also hosts the annual Southwest Arts Festival, the Cabazon Indian National Pow Wow, the Palm Springs Kennel Club’s annual dog show, and many more. Needless to say, it’s a great community for folks who enjoy a lot of activity, but it’s also perfect for adventurous types who love the outdoors: Joshua Tree National Park, Mt. San Jacinto, and Anza-Borrego are all just a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Indio, CA is $926 for a studio, $1,411 for one bedroom, $1,681 for two bedrooms, and $2,542 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Indio has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,411/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$8,535/month
2,259 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,684/month
1,324 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Indio, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Desert Ridge Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

Indio Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Thomas Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Shadow Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

Indio High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Palm Springs International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.