
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,800 (36 Rentals)
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1201 Liberty Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1401 Liberty St

936-942 Lexington Ave

840 Lexington Ave

6530 Gladys Ave

Bon Aire

906 Liberty St
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6534 Stockton Ave

856 Balra Dr

6520 Manila Ave

6521 Manila Ave

6612 Schmidt Ln

1230 Liberty St

6900 Stockton Ave

6431 Stockton Ave

851 Liberty St
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The Carriage House

1015 Liberty St

929 Liberty St

6531 Liberty St

762-764 Norvell St

737-739 Liberty St

6541 Moeser Ln

Cerrito Vista

Hillside Gardens Apartments
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Casa Nido

1331 Liberty St

Ohlone Gardens

6110 Sacramento Ave

6208 Huntington Ave

6117 Orchard Ave

2013 Santa Clara St

6010 Wenk Ave

1642-1644 Butte St
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El Cerrito Hills, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cerrito Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,850 | $2,550 |
| El Cerrito Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $2,290 | $3,220 |
| El Cerrito Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,142 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
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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 6500 Donal Ave priced from $1,850. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| Cerrito Vista | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Cobblestone | 2BR,2BA | $3,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA
As of May 25, 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 The Cobblestone Model at The Village at Town Center starting at $3,220 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Midtown 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 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Cobblestone | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Cerrito Vista | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Cerrito Hills Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cerrito Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cerrito Hills Apartment is $1,850 at 6500 Donal Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Cerrito Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito Hills is starting from $2,290 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
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