
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,450 (37 Rentals)
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1401 Liberty St

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2317 Carquinez Ave, Unit Garden

6530 Gladys Ave

936-942 Lexington Ave

840 Lexington Ave

6521 Manila Ave
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856 Balra Dr

6520 Manila Ave

906 Liberty St

6534 Stockton Ave

929 Liberty St

6531 Liberty St

1015 Liberty St
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851 Liberty St

The Carriage House

737-739 Liberty St

6541 Moeser Ln

762-764 Norvell St

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1331 Liberty St

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6110 Sacramento Ave

6208 Huntington Ave

6117 Orchard Ave

2013 Santa Clara St

6010 Wenk Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cerrito Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Hills Studio Apartments | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| El Cerrito Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $2,175 | $2,580 |
| El Cerrito Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,742 | $2,290 | $3,220 |
| El Cerrito Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $2,950 | $6,316 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Cerrito Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Cerrito Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 911 Lexington priced from $2,150. Civic Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable El Cerrito Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Lexington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $2,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Cerrito Hills area is the $2.95 price per square foot 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value El Cerrito Hills apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 1401 Liberty St starting at $2,500 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Del Norte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cerrito Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Cerrito Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Cerrito Hills?
The cheapest apartment in El Cerrito Hills is 911 Lexington which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in El Cerrito Hills costs $2,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Cerrito Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in El Cerrito Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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