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Apartments in El Centro

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1695 Villa Ave
El Centro, CA
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E Evan Hewes Hwy
El Centro, CA
2 BR | May. 18, 2026
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$895
1680 Scott Ave
El Centro, CA
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$1,595
490 W Commercial Ave Unit 0
El Centro, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,800
Beautiful 3 Bedroom Home Available In Heber
22 Hawk St Heber, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$825
Valley Country Club Apartments
1691 Villa Ave El Centro, CA
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$900
702 Adams Ave
El Centro, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
839 W Orange Ave
El Centro, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,350
Spacious 4-bedroom 2-bath 3-car Garage In Heber !
171 E Meridian St Heber, CA
4 BR | Jun. 22, 2026
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$2,500
2150 W. Hamitlon Ave., El Centro
2150 W Hamilton Ave El Centro, CA
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590 El Centro Ave
590 El Centro Ave El Centro, CA
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321 W Orange Ave
El Centro, CA
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Cozy 2 Bed / 1 Bath Home With Open Space & Privacy – Ocotillo, Ca
19 W Agate Rd Ocotillo, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Centro?

El Centro Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $830 $830 - $830
1BR $900 $900 - $900
2BR $1,280 $900 - $1,600
3BR $2,150 $1,800 - $2,500
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in El Centro, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 243 apartments available in El Centro.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in El Centro, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in El Centro is around $830 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in El Centro, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in El Centro is around $900 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in El Centro, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in El Centro is around $1,280 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in El Centro, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in El Centro, the average rent price is $1,280 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in El Centro, CA?

Based on average rent prices in El Centro, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $33,000 to live comfortably.

El Centro:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 El Centro Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 key findings and figures for the El Centro rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in El Centro and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of El Centro average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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El Centro Rent Prices Decrease From April to May

El Centro rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Centro one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, El Centro experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a El Centro two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

May Prices: El Centro vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in El Centro and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in El Centro over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the El Centro suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the El Centro suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the El Centro suburbs.

May 2026 Pricing Trends: El Centro vs. National Comparisons

El Centro Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in El Centro over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, El Centro average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a El Centro one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about El Centro and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for El Centro and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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