La Quinta

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La Quinta, CA

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La Quinta officially became a city in 1982, named after the historic La Quinta Resort. Today, it is known for its golf courses, outdoor recreation, and seasonal population of visitors. The city has grown significantly, blending its historical roots with modern amenities and attractions.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in La Quinta, CA is $1,800 for a studio, $2,109 for one bedroom, $2,278 for two bedrooms, and $3,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Quinta has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,109/month
803 Sq Ft
House
$8,733/month
2,502 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,703/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,779/month
1,379 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

619 Students

6
out of 10

Harry S. Truman Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

666 Students

4
out of 10

James Madison Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

377 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

La Quinta Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

754 Students

3
out of 10

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

436 Students

3
out of 10

La Quinta High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,500 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
  • Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

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 2025.