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property at 1342 Hearst Ave

$2,450 - $2,750

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$2,450 - $2,750
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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

1342 Hearst Ave

BerkeleyCA94702

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property at 2121 Esmond Ave

$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Now

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2121 Esmond Ave
RichmondCA94801

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property at 3800 Waller Ave

$2,400 - $2,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3800 Waller Ave

RichmondCA94804

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property at 1325 Sacramento St

$3,755

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$3,755
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$3,755

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 31, 2027

1325 Sacramento St

BerkeleyCA94702
property at 624 40th St

$1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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624 40th St

RichmondCA94805
property at 1072 Keeler Ave

$15,387

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$15,387
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$15,387

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 16

1072 Keeler Ave

BerkeleyCA94708
property at 555 Pierce St

$2,500 - $2,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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555 Pierce St

AlbanyCA94706
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in El Cerrito, CA?

As of today, August 15, 2026, there are currently 1,545 available El Cerrito apartments priced from $950 to $15,414, with an average monthly rent of $3,072.

What El Cerrito neighborhoods have the most available apartments?

There are 4 neighborhoods in the El Cerrito area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Japantown with 7,915 listings, Outer Danville San Ramon with 7,104 listings, and Oakland Hills with 6,810 listings.

How much are Studio apartments in El Cerrito?

There are currently 603 Studio Apartments in El Cerrito with rent ranges from $1,375 to $3,755 with an average price of $2,358.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom El Cerrito Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in El Cerrito ranges from $950 to $3,234 with an average monthly rent of $2,370.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in El Cerrito range from $1,895 to $15,414. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,355.

How expensive are El Cerrito Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 233 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cerrito on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,748 to $6,334 - averaging $3,396 for the location.

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