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Imperial, CA

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A growing city within minutes of Mexico and more

Suburban Affordable Peaceful Historic Diverse Growing

Located about 19 miles north of Mexicali, Imperial is a growing city with a small-town atmosphere. Imperial is home to the California Mid-Winter Fairgrounds, the site of the annual California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta as well as a host of year-round barbecues, car shows, concerts, and festivals.

Imperial is largely residential, offering a variety of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent in peaceful suburban neighborhoods. The city is within driving distance of numerous outdoor destinations, including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, North Algodones Wilderness Area, and the Salton Sea. Amenities like the Imperial Valley Mall and Pioneers Museum are also within close proximity.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Imperial, CA is $1,103 for one bedroom, and $1,215 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Imperial has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,103/month
850 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

34

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

Ben Hulse Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

794 Students

7
out of 10

T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

600 Students

5
out of 10

Frank M. Wright Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,023 Students

7
out of 10

Imperial High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,362 Students

7
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.