Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA from $600 (35 Rentals)

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749-753 W Olive Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

749-753 W Olive Ave

749-753 W Olive AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Pioneer Park
Studio Apartments

Pioneer Park

1697 W Adams AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Rye
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rye

1045-1075 Park AveEl Centro, CA 92243

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475 E Hamilton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

475 E Hamilton Ave

475 E Hamilton AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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2041 Low Rd
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2041 Low Rd

2041 Low RdEl Centro, CA 92243
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733 Broadway St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

733 Broadway St

733 Broadway StEl Centro, CA 92243
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7th and Adams
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7th and Adams

702 Adams AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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263-273 W Heil Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

263-273 W Heil Ave

263-273 W Heil AveEl 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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Aurora Manor
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Aurora Manor

480 Aurora DrEl Centro, CA 92243
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Garden Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Villas

1680 W Barbara Worth DrEl Centro, CA 92243
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Palmilla Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmilla Apartments

2075-2085 Cottonwood CirEl 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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Plaza Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

1776 W Orange AveEl 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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Villa Lara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Lara

2371 Myrtle RdImperial, CA 92251
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Barioni Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barioni Apartments

105 N H StImperial, CA 92251
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Imperial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Gardens

2385 Myrtle RdImperial, CA 92251
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Villas Pacifica
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas Pacifica

2300 Myrtle RdImperial, CA 92251
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El Centro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Centro, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026

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$4,450$8005

Cheapest Available El Centro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Centro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise Apartments priced from $1,100. Regency Park in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,208. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Centro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Regency ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,208
The Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$1,854
Town Center VillasTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$2,104
Miraflores ApartmentsOrquidea2BR,2BA$2,113

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Centro area is the $1.74 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Town Center Villas in the in the Savanna Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,104. The second greatest value El Centro apartment is the Lila Model at Miraflores Apartments starting at $2,113 with a $1.94 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.
Town Center VillasTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.74
Miraflores ApartmentsLila2BR,2BA$1.94
The Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$2.49
Sunrise ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Regency ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66

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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 $1,100 at Sunrise Apartments.

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 $2,054 at The Courtyard.

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