
Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (100 Rentals)


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3942 Marron St, Unit Furnished Studio

5920 Streamview Dr

6090 Rock St

5920 Streamview Dr

3823 Demus St

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4533 54th St

4253 College Ave

5464 Gilbert Dr

4560 College Ave

4251 College Ave

5914 Streamview Dr

4544 El Cerrito Dr

4245 58th St

4471 56th St

5505 Adelaide Ave
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3926 60th St

4556 55th St

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5438 Gilbert Dr

6101 Adelaide Ave

4560 60th St

4527 Esther St

4570 54th St

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4232 Sharron Pl

4386 56th St

5738 Meade Ave

5511 Adelaide Ave

Adelaide Gardens

Adelaide Gardens

Adelaide Gardens

4478-4482 58th St

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4510-4512 58th St

4510 55th St

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Terracina Gardens

4425-4427 Dayton St

The Aspens

College Crest

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cerrito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $825 | $2,000 |
| El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,450 | $2,085 |
| El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $2,245 | $2,895 |
| El Cerrito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $2,795 | $5,910 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Cerrito, San Diego, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito
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 $1,450 to $2,085 with an average monthly rent of $1,871.
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 $2,245 to $2,895. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,383.
How expensive are El Cerrito Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 25 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in El Cerrito on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,795 to $5,910 - averaging $3,340 for the location.
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