
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (41 Rentals)


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Parkview Terrace

University Gardens

4544 El Cerrito Dr

4515 55th St

Carriage House Apartments

4551 College Way

6130-6140 Acorn St
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4501 54th St

4479-4485 54th St

4510-4512 58th St

4540-4548 55th St

4550 55th St

4546 54th St

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4510 55th St

6036 Estelle St

4550-4560 60th St

4478-4482 58th St

5884 Estelle St

4550 College Ave

Adelaide Gardens

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4515-4521 56th St

Terracina Gardens

4530 54th St

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4425-4427 Dayton St

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5502-5506 University Ave

The Dalton Apartments

4518 Alice St

4540 54th St

Bridgeport Apartments

4546 60th St

Villa Verde

Adelaide North II
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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 | $1,688 | $1,688 | $1,688 |
El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $850 | $2,065 |
| El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $2,245 | $2,499 |
| El Cerrito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,441 | $2,795 | $4,735 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Cerrito Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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Largest Available El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the El Cerrito area of San Diego, CA is found at Lantana Hills Apartment Homes and is listed at 650 square feet priced from $2,065. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana Hills Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 650 Sq Ft | $2,065 |
| The Dalton Apartments | 1 Bed Premium | 600 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| University Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 550 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
Cheapest Available El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit El Cerrito of San Diego, CA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model starting from $1,450 at University Gardens. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Cerrito is currently $1,745. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| University Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,450 |
| The Dalton Apartments | 1 Bed Premium | $1,695 |
| Lantana Hills Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,065 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito is $1,745.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Cerrito is a 650 square feet unit starting from $2,065 at Lantana Hills Apartment Homes.
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