Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Imperial, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Imperial
$2,300/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Imperial is $2,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $360 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Imperial
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Imperial rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Imperial, CA
Average rent prices in Imperial have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Imperial run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $937 |  11% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 8% |  55% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 14% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 3% | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Imperial, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,897 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
55%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Imperial, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
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
19%higher than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Imperial, CA is 78% higher than the median rent in Blythe, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,295
9%$7,000
$1,397
4%$1,500
$2,750
20%$1,895
6%$7,200
5%$5,999
7%$1,500
32%$5,775
316%$1,985
$1,500
12%Discover rentals in Imperial, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Imperial
518 S F St, Imperial, CA 92251
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Imperial
1100 Rodeo Dr #757, Imperial, CA 92251
3 beds
2 baths
$1,985
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Imperial
642 W Brewer Rd, Imperial, CA 92251
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Imperial
1200 Rodeo Dr #943, Imperial, CA 92251
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Condo for rent
2d ago
480 Treshill Rd, Imperial, CA 92251
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
6h ago
475 Palomino Ct, Imperial, CA 92251
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
480 Treshill Rd, Imperial, CA 92251
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial
5 beds
3 baths
$2,650
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Imperial
475 Palomino Ct #MAIN, Imperial, CA 92251
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Imperial
518 S F St, Imperial, CA 92251
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,725
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Imperial
518 S F St, Imperial, CA 92251
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,725
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Imperial
680 Sequoia St, Imperial, CA 92251
4 beds
2 baths
$2,850
$2,650
Price drop
House 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 $2,300 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Imperial?
Average rent prices in Imperial have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Imperial rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Imperial is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $360 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 $92,000/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).