
Apartments for Rent in the El Cerrito Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (97 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


4553 55th Street

Glenridge Apartments

6098 Adelaide Ave

6055 Estelle St

4550 55th St

4349-4359 College Way

Sunrise Pointe

6036 Estelle St

5953 El Cajon Blvd
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4435 College Ave

4479-4485 54th St

College Eight

Adelaide #117

4445-4451 College Ave

4550-4560 60th St

4501 54th St

Los Arcos

4517-4523 College Way

4531-4533 54th St
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4550 College Ave

4551 College Way

4530 54th St

4546 54th St

6130-6140 Acorn St

6156-6162 Acorn St

5902 Streamview Dr

5908 Streamview Dr

Sandy's Apartments

5982-6008 Streamview Dr

6003 Streamview Dr

4438 56th St

Bridgeport Apartments

5841-5843 El Cajon Blvd

Path Villas - El Cerrito

4518 Alice St

Bridgeport Apartments

5502-5506 University Ave

5450 University Ave

Adelaide North II

The Dalton Apartments

Villa Verde

4546 60th St

Casa Hermosa

4540 54th St

5410-5420 Lea St

Cascade Apartments
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 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 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in El Cerrito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,832 | $2,350 | $3,600 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,748 | $3,290 | $4,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,095 | $4,095 | $4,095 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Cerrito
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the El Cerrito area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 97 available El Cerrito apartments priced from $850 to $5,500, with an average monthly rent of $2,454.
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 $850 to $2,065 with an average monthly rent of $1,745.
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 $2,499. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,291.
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