
2 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA (49 Rentals)


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1201 Liberty Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1401 Liberty St

Cerrito Vista

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2265 Carquinez Ave

1729 Elm St

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University Park

2025 Francisco St.

The U at California

1650 Oxford St

Solace

Jones Berkeley

Helios

Villa Alvarado

Bosco
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1622 Milvia St

1610 Milvia Street

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1822 Francisco St

555 Pierce St, Unit 1042, Unit 1042

119 Commodore Dr

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

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1694 Oxford St

4230 Garden Rd

1072 Keeler Ave, Unit SI ID1364156P
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1120 Masonic Ave

535 Pierce St, Unit 5408

1528 Milvia St

2146 Sand Dollar Dr

381 S 37th St

1741 Rose St

545 Pierce St

933 University Ave

2507 Baywood Way
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1525 Ada St

La Cha Farrel

1514 Walnut St

1704 Francisco St

Acton Courtyard

1118 Delaware St

1910 Berryman Street

1588 Henry St

1733 Grant St
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1306 Martin Luther King Jr Way

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El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cerrito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Studio Apartments | $2,303 | $900 | $2,997 |
| El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $950 | $4,028 |
| El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| El Cerrito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,410 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| El Cerrito 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,817 | $1,758 | $6,417 |
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Best Local Schools in El Cerrito, CA
Madera Elementary
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in El Cerrito with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in El Cerrito is at Acton Courtyard listed at $1,618.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito is $3,547.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cerrito is a 1,280 square feet unit starting from $3,717 at Bosco.
What is the average size for El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in El Cerrito is currently 1,187 sq ft.
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