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The Courtyard
2000 N 8th StEl Centro, CA 92243
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA from $875 (35 Rentals)
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Town Center Villas
2100 N 10th StEl Centro, CA 92243
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Miraflores Apartments
2606 Thomas DrEl Centro, CA 92243
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Desert Oasis
2095 Cottonwood CirEl Centro, CA 92243
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749-753 W Olive Ave
749-753 W Olive AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Pioneer Park
1697 W Adams AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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154 W Brighton Ave
154 W Brighton AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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491-493 W Orange Ave
491-493 W Orange AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Rye
1045-1075 Park AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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733 Broadway St
733 Broadway StEl Centro, CA 92243
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475 E Hamilton Ave
475 E Hamilton AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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2041 Low Rd
2041 Low RdEl Centro, CA 92243
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746-752 Broadway Ave
746-752 Broadway AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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702 Adams Ave
702 Adams AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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1000-1014 Woodward Ave
1000-1014 Woodward AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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481 W Commercial Ave
481 W Commercial AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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263-273 W Heil Ave
263-273 W Heil AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Villas Bonita Apartments
699 Wake AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Posada del Sol Apartments 1-4
1400 N Imperial AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Regency Park
1531 W Ross AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Mission West Luxury Apartments
1750 W Main StEl Centro, CA 92243
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Aurora Manor
480 Aurora DrEl Centro, CA 92243
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Garden Villas
1680 W Barbara Worth DrEl Centro, CA 92243
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Palmilla Apartments
2075-2085 Cottonwood CirEl Centro, CA 92243
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Countryside Apartments
1751 Adams AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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El Centro Senior Villas II
578 Park AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Plaza Apartments
1776 W Orange AveEl Centro, CA 92243
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Worthington Square
137 W Barioni BlvdImperial, CA 92251
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Heber Woods Apartments
1137 Dogwood RdHeber, CA 92249
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Heber Village II Apartments
1140 Heber AveHeber, CA 92249
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Villa Paloma
15 W Hawk StHeber, CA 92249
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Villa Lara
2371 Myrtle RdImperial, CA 92251
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Barioni Apartments
105 N H StImperial, CA 92251
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Imperial Gardens
2385 Myrtle RdImperial, CA 92251
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Villas Pacifica
2300 Myrtle RdImperial, CA 92251
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El Centro, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Centro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap El Centro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $875 | $1,875 |
| Cheap El Centro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,345 | $2,375 |
| Cheap El Centro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Centro, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the El Centro, CA area range in price from $1,450 to $3,300 with an overall median price of $2,200. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Centro Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Ranch | $2,200 | $1,450 | 9 |
Cheapest Available El Centro Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in El Centro, CA is a Studio unit found at 1693 Villa Ave. priced from $825. 702 Adams Ave in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Centro apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1693 Villa Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 702 Adams Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Regency Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Sunrise Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Desert Oasis | Two bedroom/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Town Center Villas | Two Bedrooms - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,850 |
| Miraflores Apartments | Orquidea | 2BR,2BA | $2,113 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA
As of September 08, 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 Two Bedrooms - Two Bath Model at Town Center Villas starting at $1,850 with a $1.78 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Miraflores Apartments | Lila | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Town Center Villas | Two Bedrooms - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Courtyard | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Desert Oasis | Two bedroom/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Sunrise Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1693 Villa Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| Regency Park | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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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 $900 at 702 Adams Ave.
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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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