
Cheap Homes for Rent in El Centro, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)
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44636 Old Hwy Rd

2405 Monterey Unit#2 Ave

4866 W 19th St

350 S Monte Vista Dr

4461 W 12th Pl

562 Fern Ave

3765 E San Diego St

1822 S 48th Way

2340 Sand Quill Ave

38230 Tierra Real Rd

1344 S 41st Dr

1732 W Olive Ave
El Centro, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in El Centro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Centro 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,750 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
El Centro 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,238 | $1,500 | $3,100 |
El Centro 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,390 | $2,100 | $2,750 |
El Centro 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,725 | $2,450 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Centro, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025Current 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 |
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Legacy Ranch | $2,100 | $900 | 10 |
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 $1,600. Miraflores Apartments in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Centro apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Desert Oasis | Two bedroom/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Miraflores Apartments | Rosa | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
The Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Town Center Villas | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Centro area is the $1.74 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Town Center Villas in the in the Legacy Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value El Centro apartment is the Rosa Model at Miraflores Apartments starting at $1,701 with a $2.05 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. |
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Town Center Villas | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.74 |
Miraflores Apartments | Rosa | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Desert Oasis | Two bedroom/One bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
309 W Barioni Blvd, Unit C | 309 W Barioni Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Centro
What type of rentals are currently available in El Centro?
There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in El Centro, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,375. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Centro ranging from $1,050 to $3,100.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Centro?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Centro ranges from $1,050 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,044.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.