Top Rated Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA Under $1,200 (1 Rental)

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Getting Around El Cerrito, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito

How much are Studio apartments in El Cerrito?

There are currently 121 Studio Apartments in El Cerrito with rent ranges from $1,100 to $4,440 with an average price of $4,561.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom El Cerrito Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in El Cerrito ranges from $1,100 to $4,012 with an average monthly rent of $2,404.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in El Cerrito range from $1,750 to $5,244. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,419.

How expensive are El Cerrito Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 204 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cerrito on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,750 to $6,500 - averaging $4,371 for the location.

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