Rent in Imperial, CA
A 2-bedroom in Imperial, CA (ZIP 92251) typically rents for about $1,094 a month, with a range of $1,094–$1,347. 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $938 | $938 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,030 | $1,030 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,094 | $1,094–$1,347 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,667 | $1,667–$1,819 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,746 | $1,746–$2,251 | 1 |
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).
Imperial ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Imperial, CA?
- About $1,094 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,094–$1,347. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Imperial, CA?
- About $1,030 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Imperial, CA?
- About $1,667 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,667–$1,819. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Imperial, CA?
- About $938 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $938. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Imperial, CA?
- About $1,746 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,746–$2,251. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Imperial, 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Imperial rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).