Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA from $600 (11 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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Palm Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Gardens

1855 W Main StEl 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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Desert Garden
1 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Garden

1463-1683 S 5th StEl 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: 06/27/2025

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$1,973$85014

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 $1,092. The Courtyard in the Savanna Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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$1,092
The Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$1,800
Town Center VillasTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,820
Miraflores ApartmentsOrquidea2BR,2BA$1,973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Centro area is the $1.82 price per square foot Lila Model at Miraflores Apartments in the in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,973. The second greatest value El Centro apartment is the Two Bedrooms - Two Bath Model at Town Center Villas starting at $1,820 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Savanna 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$1.82
Town Center VillasTwo Bedrooms - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
The Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$2.42
309 W Barioni Blvd309 W Barioni Blvd2BR,1BA$2.04
1506 W Orange Ave, Unit 1506 W Orange Ave1506 W Orange Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
Regency ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.41

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Getting Around El Centro, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,092 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 $1,820 at Town Center Villas.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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