Studio Apartment Rent in La Quinta, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Quinta, California as of August 2026. That's +48% lower than the citywide median of $3,598 and +46% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 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 La Quinta.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Quinta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indio, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,715 | $-165 (-9%) |
| Palm Desert, CA | 9.3 mi | $1,865 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 13.9 mi | $1,850 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Cathedral City, CA | 18 mi | $1,660 | $-220 (-12%) |
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 19.8 mi | $1,370 | $-510 (-27%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 20.4 mi | $1,785 | $-95 (-5%) |
| Joshua Tree, CA | 36.3 mi | $1,370 | $-510 (-27%) |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 39.1 mi | $1,370 | $-510 (-27%) |
| Banning, CA | 44 mi | $1,490 | $-390 (-21%) |
| San Jacinto, CA | 46.7 mi | $1,480 | $-400 (-21%) |
| Hemet, CA | 47.7 mi | $1,557 | $-323 (-17%) |
| Beaumont, CA | 53.6 mi | $1,620 | $-260 (-14%) |
Studio rent in La Quinta — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Quinta?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Quinta, California is $1,880 per month. This is +48% below the citywide median of $3,598.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Quinta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,200 ($6,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Quinta expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Quinta's studio median of $1,880 is +46% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Quinta rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, La Quinta ranks #163 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Quinta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Indio ($1,715), Palm Desert ($1,865), Rancho Mirage ($1,850).