Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA from $600 (29 Rentals)

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480 W Orange Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 W Orange Ave

480 W Orange AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Desert Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Garden

1463-1683 S 5th StEl Centro, CA 92243
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Regency Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Park

1531 W Ross AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Countryside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Countryside Apartments

1751 Adams AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Palm Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens

1855 W Main StEl Centro, CA 92243
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Barbara Worth Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barbara Worth Villas

1609 W Barbara Worth DrEl Centro, CA 92243
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Winfield Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Winfield Terrace

1540 W Barbara Worth DrEl Centro, CA 92243
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Villa Paloma
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Paloma

15 W Hawk StHeber, CA 92249
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El Centro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Centro, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the El Centro, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Centro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Legacy Ranch$2,600$90021

Cheapest Available El Centro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Centro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Park in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood priced from $950. Sunrise Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Centro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$950
Sunrise ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Desert OasisTwo bedroom/One bath2BR,1BA$1,600
Town Center VillasOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1,629
The Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$1,754
Miraflores ApartmentsOrquidea2BR,2BA$2,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Centro area is the $1.94 price per square foot Lila Model at Miraflores Apartments in the in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,113. The second greatest value El Centro apartment is the 445 E Hamilton Ave Model at 445 E Hamilton Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Centro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Miraflores ApartmentsLila2BR,2BA$1.94
445 E Hamilton Ave, Unit 2445 E Hamilton Ave3BR,1BA$1.64
Desert OasisTwo bedroom/One bath2BR,1BA$2.00
618 El Centro Ave, Unit 4618 El Centro Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
The Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$2.35
Town Center VillasOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
309 W Barioni Blvd309 W Barioni Blvd2BR,1BA$2.04
Sunrise ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Regency ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
644 Sandalwood Dr, Unit Studio B644 Sandalwood DrStudio ,1BA$2.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Centro Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Centro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Centro Apartment is $950 at Regency Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Centro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Centro is starting from $1,600 at Desert Oasis.

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