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The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,600 (33 Rentals)
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Metro 510
510-512 El Cerrito PlzEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Mayfair Station
11600 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1201 Liberty Apartments
1201 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Civic Plaza Apartments
10944 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1401 Liberty St
1401 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Cerrito Vista Apartments
10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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El Cerrito Hills, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cerrito Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Hills Studio Apartments | $1,957 | $1,650 | $2,700 |
| El Cerrito Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $1,930 | $3,200 |
| El Cerrito Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $2,250 | $4,000 |
| El Cerrito Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $2,850 | $4,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Cerrito Hills Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Cerrito Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Village at Town Center priced from $1,650. Civic Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable El Cerrito Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,386 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Metro 510 | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Cerrito Hills area is the $2.85 price per square foot 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value El Cerrito Hills apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 1401 Liberty St starting at $2,400 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Cortez neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cerrito Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Metro 510 | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Cerrito Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Cerrito Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Cerrito Hills is under $2,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Cerrito Hills?
The cheapest apartment in El Cerrito Hills is The Village at Town Center which is listed at $1,930, while the average apartment in El Cerrito Hills costs $3,545.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Cerrito Hills?
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 18 regular apartments in El Cerrito Hills 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 El Cerrito Hills?
Cheap apartments in El Cerrito Hills have an average cost of $1,381 which is $2,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Cerrito Hills.
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