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The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,700 (36 Rentals)
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1201 Liberty Apartments
1201 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Civic Plaza Apartments
10944 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1401 Liberty St
1401 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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936-942 Lexington Ave
936-942 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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840 Lexington Ave
840 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6530 Gladys Ave
6530 Gladys AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Bon Aire
939 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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906 Liberty St
906 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6534 Stockton Ave
6534 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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856 Balra Dr
856 Balra DrEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6520 Manila Ave
6520 Manila AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6521 Manila Ave
6521 Manila AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6612 Schmidt Ln
6612 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1230 Liberty St
1230 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6900 Stockton Ave
6900 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6431 Stockton Ave
6431 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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851 Liberty St
851 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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The Carriage House
945 Kearney StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1015 Liberty St
1015 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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929 Liberty St
929 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6531 Liberty St
6531 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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762-764 Norvell St
762-764 Norvell StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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737-739 Liberty St
737-739 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6541 Moeser Ln
6541 Moeser LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Cerrito Vista Apartments
10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Hillside Gardens Apartments
10701 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Casa Nido
1239 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1331 Liberty St
1331 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Ohlone Gardens
6431-6495 Portola DrEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6110 Sacramento Ave
6110 Sacramento AveRichmond, CA 94804
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6208 Huntington Ave
6208 Huntington AveRichmond, CA 94804
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6117 Orchard Ave
6117 Orchard AveRichmond, CA 94804
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2013 Santa Clara St
2013 Santa Clara StRichmond, CA 94804
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6010 Wenk Ave
6010 Wenk AveRichmond, CA 94804
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1642-1644 Butte St
1642-1644 Butte StRichmond, CA 94804
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El Cerrito Hills, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide
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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 | $2,090 | $2,090 | $2,090 |
| El Cerrito Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $1,790 | $2,550 |
| El Cerrito Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $2,290 | $2,980 |
| El Cerrito Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,798 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 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 6500 Donal Ave priced from $1,850. The Village at Town Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,090. 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 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Gio | Studio,1BA | $2,090 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA
As of February 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 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Gio | Studio ,1BA | $5.29 |
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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 6500 Donal Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in El Cerrito Hills costs $3,250.
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 4 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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