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6500 Donal Ave
6500-6501 Donal AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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13728 San Pablo AveSan Pablo, CA 94806
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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4935 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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Monterey Pines
680 37th StRichmond, CA 94805
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2601 Center Ave
2601 Center AveRichmond, CA 94804
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1385 Shattuck Ave
1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Kona Apartments
2645 Church LnSan Pablo, CA 94806
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Tiki Apartments
2688 Rollingwood DrSan Pablo, CA 94806
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1301 Gilman St
1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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Courtyard Terrace Apartments
4200-4260 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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Casa del Sol
5017-5019 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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645-647 S 29th St
645-647 S 29th StRichmond, CA 94804
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4017 Garvin AveRichmond, CA 94805
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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The Parc at 1300
1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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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 | $2,236 | $1,200 | $3,865 |
| El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $950 | $3,947 |
| El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $1,888 | $10,000+ |
| El Cerrito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,507 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| El Cerrito 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,577 | $1,788 | $6,554 |
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Best Local Schools in El Cerrito, CA
Madera Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (457)
9 out of 10
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West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (708)
4 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Cerrito Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Cerrito?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Cerrito is at Terraces at Nevin listed at $1,459.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment is $950 at Helios.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito is starting from $1,618 at Acton Courtyard.
What is the most affordable El Cerrito Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap El Cerrito Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1201 Liberty Apartments and starts from $2,950.
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