
Cheap Homes for Rent in El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,100 (4 Rentals)
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938 Kearney St
Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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1662 San Benito St

6775 Kenilworth Ave
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El Cerrito Hills, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in El Cerrito Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Cerrito Hills 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
El Cerrito Hills 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,750 | $3,600 | $5,800 |
El Cerrito Hills 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,250 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the El Cerrito Hills Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA
As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Cerrito Hills area is the $2.85 price per square foot 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value El Cerrito Hills apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 1401 Liberty St starting at $2,400 with a $2.82 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. |
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1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
The Village at Town Center | The Palazzo | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Cerrito Hills, El Cerrito, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito Hills
What type of rentals are currently available in El Cerrito Hills?
There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $2,950. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Cerrito Hills ranging from $1,100 to $10,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Cerrito Hills?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Cerrito Hills ranges from $1,100 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,260.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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