Casa Serena Apartments | Multifamily Property in Indio, CA

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Address: 46595 Vargas Rd, Indio, CA 92201, USA
California & West + Apartment Buildings
Created date: August 23, 2026
Date last updated: October 8, 2026
Price: $8,400,000Investment Analyzer NEW!
  • Well-maintained 51-unit, one-story, garden-style community in a prime Indio rental location
    — each unit individually parceled with a condo map in place for multiple exit strategies.
  • Turnkey investment opportunity with brand new remodeled units featuring modern dark
    cabinetry, granite-style countertops, and luxury vinyl wood plank flooring.
  • Unit mix consist of all one-bedroom/one-bathroom floor plans, averaging a 576 SF per unit.
  • Attractively priced at just $164,706 per unit and $286 per square foot.
  • Offered at a 6.61% current cap rate and an 8.78% pro forma cap rate and an opportunity to
    capture up to 22% rental upside potential by raising rents to market rates.
  • Positioned on a generous ±106,286 SF lot with ±29,376 SF of rentable space.
  • Units feature open-concept island kitchens with breakfast bar, central air and heating, walkin
    closets, electric stove with range, double-pane windows with vertical blinds and private
    patios.
  • Property highlights include lush mature landscaping, a beautifully maintained courtyard, onsite
    laundry, surface parking, and full-time on-site property management and maintenance.
  • Direct access to the I-10 Freeway and Highway 111 retail corridor places residents minutes
    from major employment, retail, and entertainment destinations across the Coachella Valley.

Property Description

CBRE is pleased to exclusively present a distinguished multifamily investment opportunity at Casa Serena Apartments, 46595 Vargas Road in Indio, CA, offering a strong in-place income stream in the heart of the Coachella Valley. This well-maintained 51-unit garden-style community provides residents with direct access to the I-10 Freeway and Highway 111 retail corridor, and proximity to the world-famous Empire Polo Grounds and Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Currently generating a 6.61% cap rate with an 8.78% pro forma cap rate, the property presents an exceptional opportunity to capture up to 22% in rental upside potential by raising rents to market rates. Each unit is individually parceled with a condo map in place, offering investors multiple exit strategies. Property Highlights Situated on a ±106,286 SF lot, Casa Serena features ±29,376 SF of rentable space across 51 one-bedroom/one-bathroom floor plans averaging a generous 576 SF each. Select units have been brand new remodeled with dark cabinetry, granite-style countertops, luxury vinyl wood plank flooring, and new tub and shower surrounds. Open-concept island kitchens offer a breakfast bar, electric stove and range with hood, and ample cabinet storage. Each unit includes walk-in closets, double-pane windows, private individual patios, and central air and heating — all on one story with no neighbors above or below. Common areas feature an on-site laundry facility, lush mature landscaping, a beautifully maintained courtyard, and surface parking, with full-time on-site property management and maintenance staff. Strategic Location & Connectivity IIndio sits at the crossroads of the Coachella Valley, offering residents direct I-10 Freeway access and the Highway 111 retail corridor connecting to virtually every Coachella Valley city center. Residents enjoy convenient access to the El Paseo Shopping District in Rancho Mirage — the desert’s premier luxury retail destination — as well as the boutiques, dining, and nightlife lining historic Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) — consistently recognized as one of the most stress-free airports in the country — is just 30 minutes away. State Routes 86 and 111 extend south toward the Salton Sea and into key trade corridors connecting the Coachella and Imperial Valleys to Mexico. Thriving Economy & Top Employers Indio’s economy is anchored by a dynamic mix of hospitality, gaming, government, healthcare, and retail. Top employers include Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Spotlight 29 Casino, the City of Indio, Desert Regional Medical Center, and the College of the Desert — driving a stable, diverse employment base across the Coachella Valley. As the secondary seat of Riverside County government, Indio supports thousands of public sector jobs. Tourism adds powerful economic strength, with nearly 1.4 million annual visitors drawn to the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the Empire Polo Grounds, and the National Date Festival — sustaining a consistent and resilient tenant base year-round. Stabilized Investment Opportunity Casa Serena Apartments is a stable income-producing asset in the Coachella Valley, promising a strong return on investment in one of Southern California’s most rapidly growing communities. Whether you are a first-time investor seeking to enter the market, a seasoned investor looking to expand your portfolio, or considering a 1031 Exchange, this property offers exceptional stability and long-term value.

Key Property Information

Listing Status: Available
Property Types: Apartment Buildings
Price: $8,400,000
No. of Units: 51
Cap Rate: 6.61%
GRM /GIM: 9.13
Year Built: 1982
Building Size: 29,376 Sq ft
Lot Size: 106,286.00 Acres
No. of Stories: 1
APN: 612-064-001 to 612-064-052
Opportunity Zone: No
Price per unit: $164,706
Property Website Click Here
Address: 46595 Vargas Rd, Indio, CA 92201, USA

Unit mix

Description No. of Units Sq ft. Avg. Monthly Rent
1B/1B 51 576 1474

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Income/expense info: Actual
Financial year: 2025
Gross income: 919860
Effective Gross income: 873867
Operating expenses: 45993
Net operating income: 555045
Pre-tax cashflow: 127368

Additional contacts

Full name Phone number Email address
Blake Torgerson 909-418-2074 [email protected]

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