Cheap Homes for Rent in El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,600 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA

As of April 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Metro 5101C1BR,1BA$3.43
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
Cerrito Vista Apartments2B - Live Work StudioStudio ,1BA$3.80
The Village at Town CenterThe DolceStudio ,1BA$4.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in El Cerrito Hills?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,732 to $4,600. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Cerrito Hills ranging from $1,600 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Cerrito Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Cerrito Hills ranges from $1,600 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,565.

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