
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,700 (7 Rentals)
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1201 Liberty Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Studio Apartments | $2,459 | $2,296 | $2,700 |
Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $1,795 | $3,200 |
Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $2,250 | $4,000 |
Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $2,850 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Civic Plaza Apartments priced from $2,175. 1201 Liberty Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Mayfair Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,341 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, CA
As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $3.47 price per square foot 2A Model at Metro 510 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Metro 510 | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
The Village at Town Center | The Colony | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
5533 Madison Ave, Unit #3 | 5533 Madison Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A | 3340 Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Mayfair Station | 1 Bedroom Open | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
1362 Carlson Blvd, Unit A | 1362 Carlson Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown, El Cerrito, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Midtown, El Cerrito, CA
Fairmont Elementary
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Civic Plaza Apartments which is listed at $2,175, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $3,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?
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 9 regular apartments in Midtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown?
Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $1,105 which is $2,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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