Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,700 (11 Rentals)

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Donal Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Donal Park Apartments

6500-6501 Donal AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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535 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl 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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911 Lexington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

911 Lexington

911 LexingtonEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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411 Stannage Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1233 S 56th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 S 56th St

1233 S 56th StRichmond, CA 94804

Midtown, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

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 911 Lexington priced from $2,150. 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 Midtown apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
911 Lexington1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$2,175
F057302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,275
Mayfair StationStudioStudio,1BA$2,310
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $3.52 price per square foot 1 Model at 420 Cornell Ave in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $7,750. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 5819 Bayview Ave Model at 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit starting at $2,500 with a $2.05 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
420 Cornell Ave14BR,3.5BA$3.52
5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit5819 Bayview Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Metro 5101A1BR,1BA$3.39
F057302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.03
The Village at Town CenterThe Hamlet1BR,1BA$3.59
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
Mayfair StationStudioStudio ,1BA$5.83

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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 911 Lexington which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $2,800.

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 1 regular apartments in Midtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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