Apartments For Rent in El Centro, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near El Centro, CA

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What Locals Say about El Centro

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El Centro, CA buzzes with neighborly ease—quiet blocks, parks, and quick drives to beaches. People love the friendly, safe small-town feel, parks, events, and easy drives to the coast. They gripe about extreme heat, some crime and transients, dim lighting, speeding, and few jobs.
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  • SSgt Goodson, Donnie
    "People don’t always pick up after their dog. I like that every one seems to have well behaved dogs while walking them."
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  • Elrebeco1977
    "Friendly everyone knows each other in the community good place to raise your kids winters are very nice different events each year "
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  • Elrebeco1977
    "This neighborhood is very quiet and calm everybody is friendly I have been living in this neighborhood for about 15 years and it is pretty much the same"
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  • Alyssa M.
    "It's a somewhat older area in terms of residents, but pretty safe nonetheless. A little dark at night because there aren't enough lamp posts, but it's still fine at night for a walk. "
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  • Eduardo B.
    "Every one is friendly, say hi and look out for one another. Police drive by often and makes you feel safe. Been here over 12 years no problems, great school area."
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  • Jorge A.
    "Smaller city typing of living. Nice place to have children growup in, compared to a big city. Driving distance to the river, 1 1/2 to the beach and close enough to drive big bear."
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  • Abel G. O.
    "Some traffic only a few main roads. Lots of transients and crime on some parts. Car got broken into i live NE El Centro "
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  • Rene R.
    "Nice place to live and raise a family. Need more full time jobs due to agricultural season is just half year"
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  • Janyce B.
    "This neighborhood is well known. Very friendly people and well maintained. Has stuff for kids to do.?"
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  • Mallee
    "It’s one of the few old neighborhoods in town with trees. The street is quiet even though it’s near busy streets and areas. "
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  • Apvizcarram
    "I don’t see that because is too hot to been walking around on the streets. Imperial county is one of the hottest places in the world "
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  • Sandra.squezada
    "I feel safe here. Its a great neighborhood to grow up and make friends. We can go out and walk with no problems. "
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  • Charmaine C.
    "my neighborhood is great. near parks and restaurants .schools, and the movie theater theres bus trsnsportstion"
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  • Rene
    "Nice people, good neighborly. Close to San Diego, beaches, theme parks, but away from the crowds. Nice mall with theaters, popcorn (very important). "
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  • Angelp1953
    "Great neighborhood, many people walking dogs and also the park is 3 blocks from our house with kids playground and walk path to run,walk or picnic."
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  • lily g
    "Farmers market on Main Street. Community skate park competition and music festival. Holiday tree lighting. Food cook offs. "
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  • Daniel C.
    "nothing everything is the same basically nothing chages around safe comunity good place to live in "
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  • Alyssa M.
    "Regardless of how safe the neighborhood is generally, it is better to always keep doors locked, both house and car. People from outside the neighborhood like to come and walk around in the middle of the night in the hopes that car doors are unlocked and this is happened a number of times throughout the years. "
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  • Aletze M.
    "Its a small town next to the frontier in which many people talk both english and spanish. Everybody is very friendly and its easy to get around and not get lost. We embrace both our american and mexican roots."
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  • Sandy214 s.
    "I just moved here and like the community and privacy my job is near no traffic compare to LA it has that small town feel "
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  • 30jdtyler
    "No crime no gangs just cars speeding down a residences supposedly 25 mph but are doing 40+ mph and children and kids are or will get hit"
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  • Nrnfarmca
    "Quiet side of town. Not in City. County services only. "
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Average Rent Trends in El Centro, CA

Rent in El Centro, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Aug 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Aug 2025$1,900
Sep 2025$1,495
Oct 2025$1,500
Nov 2025$1,600
Dec 2025$1,600
Jan 2026$1,495
Feb 2026$1,475
Mar 2026$1,400
Apr 2026$1,425
May 2026$1,575
Jun 2026$1,300
Jul 2026$1,600
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Townhomes were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,100$1,600$2,400$2,300$1,611
Townhomes$1,400—$4,100—$1,400
Apartments and Condos$1,400$1,600——$1,400
Houses$1,200$1,751$1,700$2,300$2,000
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in El Centro, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in El Centro, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in El Centro, CA is $1,158 per month. This is about 41% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in El Centro, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in El Centro, CA was lowest in May 2025 when it was $1,375 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in El Centro, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in El Centro, CA was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $1,900 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in El Centro, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in El Centro, CA is $1,100 per month. That is about $275 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in El Centro, CA?
    There are 35 available rental listings in El Centro, CA.
  • What are some neighborhoods in El Centro, CA?
    Some neighborhoods in El Centro, CA include: Seeley, El Centro Naval Air Facility.
  • What are some zip codes in El Centro, CA?
    El Centro, CA includes zip codes such as: 92243, 92273, 92244.
  • What are some cities near El Centro, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Calexico, Imperial, Heber, Brawley, Ocotillo. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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