Rent by ZIP · Imperial County
Rent in El Centro, CA 92243
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,054 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $930 | +1.1% | $846–1,034 | $747 ±$69 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $1,030 | 0% | $927–1,133 | $762 ±$64 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,350 | 0% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,073 ±$70 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,830 | -0.5% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,228 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,260 | 0% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,761 ±$97 |
Small Area FMRs for the El Centro, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for El Centro, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,347.
What renters pay in 92243
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92242 | Earp | $1,990 | $823 |
| 92241 | Desert Hot Springs | $1,990 | $1,161 |
| 92240 | Desert Hot Springs | $1,990 | $1,352 |
| 92239 | Desert Center | $1,990 | – |
| 92249 | Heber | $1,440 | $820 |
| 92236 | Coachella | $1,990 | $941 |
Fair Market Rents across Imperial County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.