4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Quinta, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in La Quinta, California as of August 2026. That's +10% higher than the citywide median of $3,598 and +57% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in La Quinta
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in La Quinta
Compare La Quinta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than La Quinta.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs La Quinta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indio, CA | 7.1 mi | $3,620 | $-340 (-9%) |
| Palm Desert, CA | 9.3 mi | $3,930 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 13.9 mi | $3,900 | $-60 (-2%) |
| Cathedral City, CA | 18 mi | $3,510 | $-450 (-11%) |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 19.8 mi | $2,980 | $-980 (-25%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 20.4 mi | $3,760 | $-200 (-5%) |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 36.3 mi | $2,980 | $-980 (-25%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 39.1 mi | $2,980 | $-980 (-25%) |
| Banning, CA | 44 mi | $3,130 | $-830 (-21%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 46.7 mi | $3,120 | $-840 (-21%) |
| Hemet, CA | 47.7 mi | $3,287 | $-673 (-17%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 53.6 mi | $3,430 | $-530 (-13%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in La Quinta — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in La Quinta?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in La Quinta, California is $3,960 per month. This is +10% higher than the citywide median of $3,598.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in La Quinta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $158,400 ($13,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $76.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Quinta expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Quinta's 4+ bedroom median of $3,960 is +57% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Quinta rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, La Quinta ranks #164 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near La Quinta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Indio ($3,620), Palm Desert ($3,930), Rancho Mirage ($3,900).