
2 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA (59 Rentals)


Mayfair Station

Metro 510

1201 Liberty Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1401 Liberty St

Cerrito Vista

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1122U

University Park

The U at California
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2025 Francisco St.

Evergreen Apartments

1920 Francisco LLC

1650 Oxford St

Solace

Terraces at Nevin

Jones Berkeley

Villa Alvarado

Montevista Senior

Bosco
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1622 Milvia St

1610 Milvia Street

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1822 Francisco St, Unit 5

119 Commodore Dr

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928 Adams St, Unit # 4

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2021 Potrero Ave, Unit 2021 Unit

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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

119 Shoreline Ct, Unit 119

555 Pierce St, Unit 1410
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555 Pierce St, Unit 1042

5819 Bayview Ave, Unit Inlaw

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1072 Keeler Ave, Unit SI ID1364156P

535 Pierce St, Unit 1214

5534 Jefferson Ave

3800 Waller Ave

13700 San Pablo Ave

1155 Francisco St

2712 Cutting Blvd

1021 Keith Ave
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716 Gateview Ave

545 Pierce St

933 University Ave

2507 Baywood Way

1423 Walnut St

1525 Ada St

1514 Walnut St

1704 Francisco St

Acton Courtyard

1118 Delaware St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cerrito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Studio Apartments | $2,306 | $1,100 | $3,738 |
| El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $950 | $4,089 |
| El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,237 | $1,888 | $10,000+ |
| El Cerrito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $1,748 | $5,995 |
| El Cerrito 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $1,788 | $6,554 |
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Madera Elementary
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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 $3,237.
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 $4,956 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 987 sq ft.
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