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Rental Market Trends in La Quinta, CA

What is the average rent in La Quinta, CA?

$2,017/month

Average Rent

807 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-4.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

La Quinta, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in La Quinta, CA is $2,017 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making La Quinta one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in La Quinta average $1,800 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in La Quinta average $2,017 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in La Quinta average $2,416 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in La Quinta average $3,224 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,800/month
670 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,017/month
807 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,416/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,224/month
1,606 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,300/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,221/month
1,623 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,541/month
2,127 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$13,446/month
3,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,558/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,894/month
1,368 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,211/month
1,909 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in La Quinta, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.2%, which averages out to $84 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in La Quinta, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in La Quinta, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Quinta, CA?

Because the average rent in La Quinta is $2,017, you’ll want to make about $6,723 per month or $80,676 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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La Quinta, CA

680 Available Apartments for Rent

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$3,279 - $4,140 Total Monthly Price

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80175 Avenue 52,
La Quinta, CA 92253

$2,079 - $2,759

1-2 Beds

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43100 Palm Royale Dr,
La Quinta, CA 92253

$1,995 - $2,860

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Aventine Apartment Homes

47-750 Adams St,
La Quinta, CA 92253

$1,775 - $2,220

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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