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El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Cerrito Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Cerrito, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $950. Terraces at Nevin in the Cortez neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Cerrito apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Terraces at NevinStudio type CStudio,1BA$1,331
BoscoUnit 2033BR,1BA$1,475
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Cerrito area is the $2.33 price per square foot 5541 Highland Ave Model at 5541 Highland Ave in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,745. The second greatest value El Cerrito apartment is the 1622 Oxford St Model at 1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W starting at $1,795 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cerrito apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5541 Highland Ave5541 Highland Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.33
1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W1622 Oxford St1BR,1BA$1.79
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
The Village at Town CenterThe Colony2BR,2BA$2.80
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 21668 Shattuck Ave2BR,1BA$3.01
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.48
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
Mayfair Station1 Bedroom Open1BR,1BA$3.29
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito

What type of rentals are currently available in El Cerrito?

There are currently 1487 Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $8,000. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Cerrito ranging from $1,100 to $9,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Cerrito?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Cerrito ranges from $1,100 to $9,975 with an average monthly rent of $4,587.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Cerrito?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Cerrito range from $1,475 to $6,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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