Rent in El Centro, CA
Across El Centro's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,210 a month, with figures from $1,073–$1,347. The highest typical rent is in 92244 ($1,347) and the lowest in 92243 ($1,073). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Imperial County pay about 0.77% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $843 | $747–$938 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $896 | $762–$1,030 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,210 | $1,073–$1,347 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,524 | $1,228–$1,819 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,006 | $1,761–$2,251 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
El Centro ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in El Centro, CA?
- About $1,210 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,073–$1,347. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in El Centro, CA?
- About $896 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $762–$1,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in El Centro, CA?
- About $1,524 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,228–$1,819. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in El Centro, CA?
- About $843 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $747–$938. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in El Centro, CA?
- About $2,006 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,761–$2,251. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which El Centro ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 92244 has the highest typical rent at $1,347 a month, and 92243 the lowest at $1,073.
- What is the property tax rate in El Centro, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Imperial County pay a typical 0.77% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these El Centro rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).