What is the average rent for a cheap apartment rental in El Centro, CA?

The average rent for a cheap apartment rental in El Centro is $800 per month. A cheap 1 bedroom apartment in El Centro is $800 per month.

What is an affordable apartment rental in El Centro, CA?

An affordable apartment for rent in El Centro, CA is one that is below the average price of apartment rentals in El Centro. Currently, the average rental price in El Centro is $1704 per month. An affordable apartment is one that is below that monthly price.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment for rent in El Centro, CA?

On average, a cheap apartment for rent in El Centro has 1 bathrooms.

What is the lowest price for a cheap apartment rental in El Centro, CA?

Looking at our data on June 20, 2026, the lowest price for a cheap apartment rental in El Centro is $800 per month.

Am I able to afford a cheap apartment rental in El Centro, CA?

To see if you can afford a cheap apartment rental in El Centro, try our rent affordability calculator . Navigate to our El Centro rent research page to learn more about El Centro average rent prices .

Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA

25 rentals available

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in El Centro

APARTMENT - El Centro, CA

1888 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

700-704 State/122-140 S.7th. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

700-704 State/122-140 S.7th.

700 W State St, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in El Centro

APARTMENT - El Centro, CA

1880 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in El Centro

702 Adams Ave #9, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | Ceiling fan

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

591 Holt

591 W Holt Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

New construction

1d ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

SINGLE_FAMILY - El Centro, CA

657 Vine St #2, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$925

El Centro

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,300

Heber

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

708 W Euclid Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in El Centro

$1,795- 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In El Centro With Great Amenities

490 W Commercial Ave #0, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 10

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

Controlled Access

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

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5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in El Centro

3953 Paul Robinson # 2, El Centro, CA 92243

3953 Paul Robinson Ct #2, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Imperial

CONDOS - Imperial, CA

642 W Brewer Rd, Imperial, CA 92251

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

$2,000

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,000

El Centro

$2,350

Imperial

$2,400

Imperial

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

SINGLE_FAMILY - El Centro, CA

442 E Brighton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable

4 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Imperial

SINGLE_FAMILY - Imperial, CA

311 S E St, Imperial, CA 92251

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Heber

70 W Maple Ave, Heber, CA 92249

Affordable | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

House for rent

2d ago

Cheap house for rent in Imperial

287 Rosarito Dr, Imperial, CA 92251

Affordable | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

3567 Sunflower Ct, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Imperial

SINGLE_FAMILY - Imperial, CA

655 Silverwood St, Imperial, CA 92251

Affordable | Garage parking | Ceiling fan

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

22h ago

Cheap house for rent in Imperial

2403 Dale Ct, Imperial, CA 92251

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

1d ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

1661 Yucca Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | Swimming pool | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

2150 W Hamilton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Imperial

SINGLE_FAMILY - Imperial, CA

2380 Alexa St, Imperial, CA 92251

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

SINGLE_FAMILY - El Centro, CA

1186 Whitney Way, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | Garage parking | Storage

4 beds

3 baths

$2,800

House for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Imperial

SINGLE_FAMILY - Imperial, CA

655 Las Dunas St, Imperial, CA 92251

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$2,900

House for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

$3,300 - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom House In El Centro With Great Amenities

1282 Riverview Ave #NA, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,300

House for rent

Available Jun 22

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Dishwasher

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

Clean Furnished 3BR/2BA near park and Medical Center in El Centro, CA

1237 Lenrey Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,450

House for rent

Available Jun 15

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Carpet

Central Heat

Furnished

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in El Centro

Furnished Country Home Retreat - home to songbirds on the breeze

1443A S Clark Rd, El Centro, CA 92243

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$4,500

House for rent

Available Jun 13

Top amenities

Furnished

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

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