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El Centro, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in El Centro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,742 | $1,400 | $2,400 |
| El Centro 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,195 | $1,800 | $2,800 |
| El Centro 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,620 | $1,950 | $3,500 |
| El Centro 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,983 | $2,450 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Centro, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/26/2025Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Ranch | $1,973 | $1,100 | 18 |
Cheapest Available El Centro Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in El Centro, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Desert Oasis in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,550. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Oasis | Two bedroom/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Miraflores Apartments | Orquidea | 2BR,2BA | $1,973 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA
As of July 26, 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 445 E Hamilton Ave Model at 445 E Hamilton Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,750 with a $1.69 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraflores Apartments | Lila | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 445 E Hamilton Ave, Unit 2 | 445 E Hamilton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Desert Oasis | Two bedroom/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 618 El Centro Ave, Unit 4 | 618 El Centro Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 309 W Barioni Blvd | 309 W Barioni Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 1506 W Orange Ave, Unit 1506 W Orange Ave | 1506 W Orange Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 558 S 2nd St, Unit Apartment 12 | 558 S 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $2,375. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Centro ranging from $700 to $3,500.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Centro ranges from $700 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,972.
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