El Centro, CA rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in El Centro, CA is $1,600.
$1,600
-$167
+$105
37
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $3,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 4 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $105 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,500 | $1,650 |
| Feb | $1,950 | $1,700 |
| Mar | $1,550 | $1,500 |
| Apr | $1,705 | $1,500 |
| May | $1,495 | $1,375 |
| Jun | $1,844 | $1,700 |
| Jul | $1,850 | $1,550 |
| Aug | $1,500 | $1,900 |
| Sep | $1,465 | No data |
| Oct | $1,767 | No data |
| Nov | $1,500 | No data |
| Dec | $1,650 | No data |
Market temperature
The El Centro, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in El Centro, CA is 24% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in El Centro, CA?
The average rent in El Centro, CA is $1,600.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in El Centro, CA?
Houses in El Centro, CA rent between $700 - $3,500 with an average rent of $1,600.
3. How has the rent in El Centro, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in El Centro, CA increased by $105
4. How much has the rent in El Centro, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in El Centro, CA decreased by $167
5. How many available rentals are there in El Centro, CA?
There are currently 37 rentals available in El Centro, CA.
6. How do rent prices in El Centro, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in El Centro, CA is $1,600 — 23.81% lower the national average of $2,100.