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El Cerrito, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in El Cerrito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,052 | $2,300 | $3,800 |
| El Cerrito 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,878 | $2,275 | $5,895 |
| El Cerrito 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,950 | $5,000 | $6,900 |
| El Cerrito 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,000 | $1,500 | $7,500 |
| El Cerrito 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,200 | $8,200 | $8,200 |
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Cheapest Available El Cerrito Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in El Cerrito, CA is a Studio unit found at University Park in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $1,304. Montoya Garden in the Devon Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Cerrito apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Montoya Garden | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito apartment is the 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cerrito apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5533 Madison Ave, Unit #7 | 5533 Madison Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 1636 Lexington Ave, Unit 1636 | 1636 Lexington Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Terraces at Nevin | 2 Bedroom Type A | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit #C | 1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 2425 Church Ln, Unit B | 2425 Church Ln | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 4666 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 8 | 4666 San Pablo Dam Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in El Cerrito?
There are currently 1486 Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,495. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Cerrito ranging from $1,500 to $8,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Cerrito?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Cerrito ranges from $1,500 to $8,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,363.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Cerrito?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Cerrito range from $2,850 to $6,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,275 to $5,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,141.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.