Studio Apartment Rent in Indio, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Indio, California as of October 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,316 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Indio
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Indio
Compare Indio's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Indio.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Indio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,880 | +$165 (+10%) |
| Palm Desert, CA | 9.9 mi | $1,865 | +$150 (+9%) |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 14.3 mi | $1,850 | +$135 (+8%) |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 16.9 mi | $1,370 | $-345 (-20%) |
| Cathedral City, CA | 17.7 mi | $1,660 | $-55 (-3%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 21.4 mi | $1,785 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 30.4 mi | $1,370 | $-345 (-20%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 34.4 mi | $1,370 | $-345 (-20%) |
| Banning, CA | 44.4 mi | $1,490 | $-225 (-13%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 49 mi | $1,480 | $-235 (-14%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 50.4 mi | $1,370 | $-345 (-20%) |
| Hemet, CA | 51.1 mi | $1,557 | $-158 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Indio — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Indio?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Indio, California is $1,715 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,316.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Indio?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,600 ($5,717/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Indio expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Indio's studio median of $1,715 is +33% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Indio rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Indio ranks #117 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Indio?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Desert Hot Springs ($1,370), Cathedral City ($1,660), Joshua Tree ($1,370).