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

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840 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

840 Lexington Ave

840 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6530 Gladys Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

6530 Gladys Ave

6530 Gladys AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Bon Aire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Aire

939 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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906 Liberty St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

906 Liberty St

906 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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6534 Stockton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6534 Stockton Ave

6534 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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856 Balra Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

856 Balra Dr

856 Balra DrEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6520 Manila Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6520 Manila Ave

6520 Manila AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6521 Manila Ave
Studio Apartments

6521 Manila Ave

6521 Manila AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6612 Schmidt Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

6612 Schmidt Ln

6612 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1230 Liberty St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1230 Liberty St

1230 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6900 Stockton Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6900 Stockton Ave

6900 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6431 Stockton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6431 Stockton Ave

6431 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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851 Liberty St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

851 Liberty St

851 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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The Carriage House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carriage House

945 Kearney StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1015 Liberty St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Liberty St

1015 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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929 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

929 Liberty St

929 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6531 Liberty St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6531 Liberty St

6531 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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762-764 Norvell St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

762-764 Norvell St

762-764 Norvell StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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737-739 Liberty St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

737-739 Liberty St

737-739 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6541 Moeser Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6541 Moeser Ln

6541 Moeser LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Cerrito Vista
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cerrito Vista

10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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Casa Nido
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Nido

1239 Liberty StEl 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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Ohlone Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ohlone Gardens

6431-6495 Portola DrEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6110 Sacramento Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6110 Sacramento Ave

6110 Sacramento AveRichmond, CA 94804
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6117 Orchard Ave
Studio Apartments

6117 Orchard Ave

6117 Orchard AveRichmond, CA 94804
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6010 Wenk Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6010 Wenk Ave

6010 Wenk AveRichmond, CA 94804

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El Cerrito Hills, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6500 Donal Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$2,175
Cerrito Vista1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$2,350
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500
1201 Liberty Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500
The Village at Town CenterThe Cobblestone2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
The Village at Town CenterThe Cobblestone2BR,2BA$3.00
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
Cerrito Vista1BD, 1BTH A1BR,1BA$3.83
6500 Donal Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.70

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El Cerrito Hills, El Cerrito, CA

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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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