Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Norte Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,600 (45 Rentals)

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6530 Gladys Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

6530 Gladys Ave

6530 Gladys AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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2226 Key Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2226 Key Blvd

2226 Key BlvdEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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2061 Key Blvd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2061 Key Blvd

2061 Key BlvdEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6516 Hagen Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6516 Hagen Blvd

6516 Hagen BlvdEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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5317 Cypress Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5317 Cypress Ave

5317 Cypress AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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2029 Key Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2029 Key Blvd

2029 Key BlvdEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6531 Cutting Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6531 Cutting Blvd

6531 Cutting BlvdEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1331 Liberty St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1331 Liberty St

1331 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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311 Carlston St
2 Bedroom Apartments

311 Carlston St

311 Carlston StRichmond, CA 94805

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5533 Madison Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5533 Madison Ave

5533 Madison AveRichmond, CA 94804
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470 42nd St
Studio Apartments

470 42nd St

470 42nd StRichmond, CA 94805
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2246 Key Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2246 Key Blvd

2246 Key BlvdRichmond, CA 94805
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4433 Overend Ave
Studio Apartments

4433 Overend Ave

4433 Overend AveRichmond, CA 94804
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431 S 45th St
Studio Apartments

431 S 45th St

431 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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929 S 55th St
Studio Apartments

929 S 55th St

929 S 55th StRichmond, CA 94804
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320 43rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 43rd St

320 43rd StRichmond, CA 94805

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401 44th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

401 44th St

401 44th StRichmond, CA 94805
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620 Mclaughlin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

620 Mclaughlin St

620 Mclaughlin StRichmond, CA 94805
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919 S 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

919 S 45th St

919 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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324 43rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

324 43rd St

324 43rd StRichmond, CA 94805
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769 Humboldt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

769 Humboldt St

769 Humboldt StRichmond, CA 94805
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783 Humboldt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

783 Humboldt St

783 Humboldt StRichmond, CA 94805

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456-462 41st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

456-462 41st St

456-462 41st StRichmond, CA 94805
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317A-321 45th St
Studio Apartments

317A-321 45th St

317A-321 45th StRichmond, CA 94805
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WCM Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WCM Properties

4017 Garvin AveRichmond, CA 94805
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872 S 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

872 S 45th St

872 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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Cypress Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Pines

4312 Potrero AveRichmond, CA 94804
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945 S 45th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

945 S 45th St

945 S 45th StRichmond, CA 94804
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922 Carlson Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

922 Carlson Blvd

922 Carlson BlvdRichmond, CA 94804

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Del Norte, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Del Norte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Norte area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 945 S 45th St priced from $1,695. 922 Carlson Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,949. Here are the most affordable Del Norte apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
945 S 45th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
922 Carlson Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,949
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$2,175
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Norte, CA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Norte area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at 1401 Liberty St in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Del Norte apartment is the Plan C Model at Civic Plaza Apartments starting at $2,175 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Del Norte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Norte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
922 Carlson Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.97
945 S 45th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.22

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Del Norte, El Cerrito, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Norte Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Norte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Norte Apartment is $1,695 at 945 S 45th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Del Norte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Norte is starting from $1,949 at 922 Carlson Blvd.

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