Rent by ZIP · Imperial County
Rent in Imperial, CA 92251
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,760 (-1.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,242 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,230 | 0% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,484 ±$1,168 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,360 | -0.7% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,790 | -1.7% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,094 ±$133 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,380 | $2,420 | -1.7% | $2,142–2,618 | $1,667 ±$160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,940 | $3,000 | -2% | $2,646–3,234 | $1,746 ±$387 |
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 92251
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92250 | Holtville | $1,230 | $820 |
| 92252 | Joshua Tree | $1,990 | $1,628 |
| 92249 | Heber | $1,440 | $820 |
| 92253 | La Quinta | $2,130 | $1,289 |
| 92254 | Mecca | $1,990 | $912 |
| 92256 | Morongo Valley | $1,990 | $1,317 |
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.