4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in El Centro, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in El Centro, California as of July 2026. That's +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,719 and +12% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in El Centro
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in El Centro
Compare El Centro's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,823 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $2,001 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 9 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 10 | El Centro (this page) | $2,220 |
| 11 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 12 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 13 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 14 | Eureka | $2,280 |
| 15 | Florence-Graham | $2,296 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Coto de Caza | $6,130 |
| 10 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 11 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 12 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 13 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 14 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 15 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than El Centro.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs El Centro |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta, CA | 76.1 mi | $3,960 | +$1,740 (+78%) |
| Alpine, CA | 76.7 mi | $4,460 | +$2,240 (+101%) |
| Indio, CA | 79.3 mi | $3,620 | +$1,400 (+63%) |
| Yuma, AZ | 83.3 mi | $2,527 | +$307 (+14%) |
| Palm Desert, CA | 85.3 mi | $3,930 | +$1,710 (+77%) |
| Ramona, CA | 88.6 mi | $4,530 | +$2,310 (+104%) |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 89.6 mi | $3,900 | +$1,680 (+76%) |
| Lakeside, CA | 89.8 mi | $4,070 | +$1,850 (+83%) |
| El Cajon, CA | 90.3 mi | $4,200 | +$1,980 (+89%) |
| Cathedral City, CA | 93.9 mi | $3,510 | +$1,290 (+58%) |
| Twentynine Palms, CA | 94.6 mi | $2,980 | +$760 (+34%) |
| Palm Springs, CA | 95.1 mi | $3,760 | +$1,540 (+69%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in El Centro — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in El Centro?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in El Centro, California is $2,220 per month. This is +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,719.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in El Centro?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $88,800 ($7,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is El Centro expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
El Centro's 4+ bedroom median of $2,220 is +12% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does El Centro rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 384 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, El Centro ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near El Centro?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 4+ bedroom rents than El Centro.