Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,700 (7 Rentals)

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535 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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411 Stannage Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$2,175
1201 Liberty Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2,250
Mayfair Station1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 5102A2BR,2BA$3.47
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
The Village at Town CenterThe Colony2BR,2BA$2.84
5533 Madison Ave, Unit #35533 Madison Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A3340 Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$2.76
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Mayfair Station1 Bedroom Open1BR,1BA$3.42
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
Cerrito Vista Apartments2B - Live Work StudioStudio ,1BA$3.80
1362 Carlson Blvd, Unit A1362 Carlson Blvd1BR,1BA$3.50

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Midtown, El Cerrito, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in El Cerrito, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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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