Cheap Homes for Rent in El Cerrito Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $2,000 (5 Rentals)

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El Cerrito, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Cerrito Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Cerrito area of San Diego, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Union Grantville priced from $1,595. The Dalton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,849. Here are the most affordable El Cerrito apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union GrantvilleB102BR,2BA$1,595
The Dalton Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$1,849
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Garage1BR,1BA$1,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Cerrito area is the $3.17 price per square foot 1x1 D Model at Celsius Apartments in the in the North Bay Terraces neighborhood starting from $2,528. The second greatest value El Cerrito apartment is the A1 1x1 Model at SETA starting at $2,592 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the College West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cerrito apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Celsius Apartments1x1 D1BR,1BA$3.17
SETAA1 1x11BR,1BA$3.42
5831 Adelaide Ave5831 Adelaide Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.04
VORA LUX1B1BR,1BA$3.78
IMT Mission ValleyA11BR,1BA$3.51
The Dalton Apartments1/1S1BR,1BA$3.70
Vora Mission ValleyA1Studio ,1BA$4.37
Union GrantvilleS1Studio ,1BA$4.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito

What type of rentals are currently available in El Cerrito?

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,231. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Cerrito ranging from $2,050 to $7,900.

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 $2,050 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,992.

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