Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Norte Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,600 (4 Rentals)

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Del Norte, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Norte, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Norte area is the $2.40 price per square foot 5533 Madison Ave Model at 5533 Madison Ave, Unit #7 in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Del Norte apartment is the 1636 Lexington Ave Model at 1636 Lexington Ave, Unit 1636 starting at $2,850 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Del Norte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Norte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5533 Madison Ave, Unit #75533 Madison Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
1636 Lexington Ave, Unit 16361636 Lexington Ave3BR,2BA$2.59
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
Montoya GardenSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.39
Cerrito Vista Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.71
The Village at Town CenterThe DolceStudio ,1BA$5.15

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Del Norte, El Cerrito, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in El Cerrito, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Norte Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Del Norte?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Norte is under $2,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Norte?

The cheapest apartment in Del Norte is Montoya Garden which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Del Norte costs $2,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Norte?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 448 regular apartments in Del Norte that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Del Norte?

Cheap apartments in Del Norte have an average cost of $1,397 which is $1,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Norte.

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