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Brawley, CA

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Soak in the tranquility of this desert oasis

Affordable Close-Knit Welcoming Agricultural Quiet Diverse Suburban Convenient

Situated in the Imperial Valley, Brawley is the third largest city in California’s Imperial County. Brawley sits in the desert region of southeastern California, and serves as a winter playground for off-roading enthusiasts that flock to the Imperial Sand Dunes every year. Brawley is also convenient to the Salton Sea, where guests can partake in water sports, picnics, and bird-watching along a distinctive inland sea.

Surrounded by a bevy of farms, Brawley manages to exude a suburban feel along Main Street with a slew of strip malls and national restaurants. Home to a close-knit community, Brawley affords residents access to events such as the annual Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo, the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta, and the Blue Angels Air Show. Destinations like Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, Baja California, and San Diego are all within a two-hour drive from Brawley.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brawley, CA is $731 for a studio, $785 for one bedroom, $966 for two bedrooms, and $1,376 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brawley has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$785/month
380 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Phil D. Swing Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

849 Students

5
out of 10

Miguel Hidalgo Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

565 Students

5
out of 10

Myron D. Witter Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

781 Students

4
out of 10

J. W. Oakley Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

740 Students

3
out of 10

Barbara Worth Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

933 Students

3
out of 10

Brawley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,868 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.