Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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$2,475 - $2,795

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Campus Village Apartments

5925 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115

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$2,065 - $2,450

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Lantana Hills Apartment Homes

5802 University AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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$1,879 - $2,499

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Parkview Terrace

4103-4125 54th PlSan Diego, CA 92105

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University Gardens

5622 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Summit Place

4521 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Carriage House Apartments

4570 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Adelaide #117

6101 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4479-4485 54th St

4479-4485 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4546 54th St

4546 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Sunrise Pointe

3920-3980 Faircross LnSan Diego, CA 92115

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4530 54th St

4530 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Sandy's Apartments

5901 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105

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College Crest

4324-4328 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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College Eight

4419 College AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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2 Bedroom Apartments

5908 Streamview Dr

5908 Streamview DrSan Diego, CA 92105

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Adelaide Gardens

5505-5507 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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4515-4521 56th St

4515-4521 56th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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College Park Townhomes

3908-3992 60th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Terracina Gardens

4534 56th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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6156-6162 Acorn St

6156-6162 Acorn StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Glenridge Apartments

4516-4540 60th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Adelaide Gardens

5532-5562 Adelaide AveSan Diego, CA 92115

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The Aspens

5885 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115

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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

4550-4560 60th St

4550-4560 60th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4478-4482 58th St

4478-4482 58th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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parc@54

4079 54th PlSan Diego, CA 92105

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6036 Estelle St

6036 Estelle StSan Diego, CA 92115

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College Villas

4504 60th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4510 55th St

4510 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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2 Bedroom Apartments

5841-5843 El Cajon Blvd

5841-5843 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115

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5450 University Ave

5450 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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2 Bedroom Apartments

4438 56th St

4438 56th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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5502-5506 University Ave

5502-5506 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Casa Hermosa

5728 Bates StSan Diego, CA 92115

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Villa Verde

5430 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Bridgeport Apartments

5466-5494 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Path Villas - El Cerrito

5474 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115

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5410-5420 Lea St

5410-5420 Lea StSan Diego, CA 92105

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Adelaide North II

4545 55th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4540 54th St

4540 54th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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4546 60th St

4546 60th StSan Diego, CA 92115

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El Cerrito, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Cerrito?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
El Cerrito 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,887	$1,450	$2,089
El Cerrito 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,310	$2,245	$2,595
El Cerrito 3 Bedroom Apartments	$4,066	$2,650	$8,021

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Cheapest Available El Cerrito Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Cerrito area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at University Gardens priced from $1,450. The Dalton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable El Cerrito apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
University Gardens	1 Bedroom, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$1,450
The Dalton Apartments	1 Bed Premium	1BR,1BA	$1,750
Parkview Terrace	1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom	1BR,1BA	$1,879
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes	1 Bed 1 Bath Garage	1BR,1BA	$2,065
Campus Village Apartments	2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment	2BR,1BA	$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Cerrito area is the $3.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Model at Campus Village Apartments in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $2,475. The second greatest value El Cerrito apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Garage Model at Lantana Hills Apartment Homes starting at $2,065 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the El Cerrito neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Cerrito apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Village Apartments	2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment	2BR,1BA	$3.09
Lantana Hills Apartment Homes	1 Bed 1 Bath Garage	1BR,1BA	$3.18
The Dalton Apartments	1 Bed Premium	1BR,1BA	$2.92
University Gardens	1 Bedroom, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$2.64
Parkview Terrace	1 Bedroom & 1 Bathroom	1BR,1BA	$3.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Cerrito Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment is $1,450 at University Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Cerrito Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Cerrito is starting from $2,245 at Lantana Hills Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable El Cerrito Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Cerrito Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Campus Village Apartments and starts from $2,795.

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