Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Imperial, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Imperial

$2,175/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Imperial is $2,175 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Imperial

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Imperial rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Imperial, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Imperial, CA

Average rent prices in Imperial have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Imperial, CA

Rent prices in Imperial vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Imperial is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Imperial run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

-

1 bedroom

$900

9%

28%

2 bedroom

$1,450

12%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

56%

4 bedroom

$2,800

5%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Imperial, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Imperial, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Imperial and Blythe by all bedroom counts and property types.

Imperial

Median rent price$2,175
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Imperial, CA is 81% higher than the median rent in Blythe, CA.

Discover rentals in Imperial, CA

Remodeled 3 bedrooms, 2baths house in Imperial - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

642 W Brewer Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Imperial

CONDOS - Imperial, CA

642 W Brewer Rd, Imperial, CA 92251

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

$2,000

Price drop

House for rent

311 S E St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Imperial

SINGLE_FAMILY - Imperial, CA

311 S E St, Imperial, CA 92251

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

1100 Rodeo Dr #745 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Imperial

CONDOS - Imperial, CA

1100 Rodeo Dr #745, Imperial, CA 92251

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Imperial, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Imperial rental market.

How much is rent in Imperial?

The average rent in Imperial is $2,175 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Imperial?

Average rent prices in Imperial have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Imperial rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Imperial is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Imperial?

To comfortably afford rent in Imperial, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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