
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA (202 Rentals)


Metro 510

Mayfair Station

1201 Liberty Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1401 Liberty St

Cerrito Vista

1729 Elm St

6500 Central

3319 Santa Clara Ave
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6612 Schmidt Ln

6115 Cypress Ave

6208 Cypress Ave

555 Liberty St

6520 Manila Ave

6511 Portola Dr

8182 Terrace Dr

6026 El Dorado St

3230 Belmont Ave

3232 Santa Clara Ave
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3200 Belmont Ave

737-739 Liberty St

1716-1718 Lexington Ave

1704-1706 Elm St

Bon Aire

855 Liberty St

545 Elm St

520 Lexington Ave

726 Liberty St

824 Liberty St
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414 Kearney St

816 Liberty St

1337 Liberty

3451-3455 Yosemite Ave

3218 Yosemite Ave

5343 Cypress Ave

332 Coronado St

620 Lexington Ave

6541 Moeser Ln

544 Lexington Ave
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Elm Street Condominiums

605-607 Liberty St

936-942 Lexington Ave

6501 Manila Ave

6617 Central Ave

1736 Lexington Ave

3201 Carlson Blvd

820 Lexington Ave

5630 San Diego St

5700 El Dorado Ave
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Midtown, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $2,249 | $1,920 | $2,700 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,850 | $3,200 |
Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,255 | $2,290 | $4,000 |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,093 | $1,000 | $4,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 202 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Largest Available Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Midtown area of San Francisco, CA is found at Cerrito Vista and is listed at 918 square feet priced from $3,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerrito Vista | 2BR/2.0BA | 918 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan A | 841 Sq Ft | $2,515 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
Cheapest Available Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Midtown of San Francisco, CA is the Plan B Model starting from $2,290 at Civic Plaza Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Midtown is currently $3,255. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan B | $2,290 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| Cerrito Vista | 2BR/2.0BA | $3,250 |
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Best Local Schools in Midtown, El Cerrito, CA
Fairmont Elementary
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Midtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Midtown with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Midtown is at Civic Plaza Apartments listed at $2,290.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Midtown Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Midtown is $3,255.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Midtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Midtown is a 918 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at Cerrito Vista.
What is the average size for Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Midtown is currently 3,431 sq ft.
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