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Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito CA

132 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near El Cerrito, CA

El Cerrito, CA’s average rent price is $2,389 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Albany $1,600
Kensington $2,400
El Sobrante $1,695
Berkeley $3,311
Richmond $2,032

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

El Cerrito, CA Apartments for Rent

El Cerrito is a suburban Bay Area city positioned right between Berkeley and Richmond. Predominately a residential community, the local rental market is huge, and ranges from luxury apartments to condos to single-family homes on quiet neighborhood streets. The area offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors: Hillside Natural Area provides great views of San Francisco Bay, and the sprawling Wildcat Canyon Regional Park is loaded with trails through the unspoiled rolling hills. The close proximity to larger cities like San Francisco and Oakland makes El Cerrito a popular option for commuters, and BART rail service makes it easy to get around the area without having to drive.

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El Cerrito, CA Rental Insights

El Cerrito, CA has decent public transit. Many trips can be made by bus or rail, but a car is often needed for convenience.

Students renting in El Cerrito, CA have access to Berkeley City College, Contra Costa College, UC Berkeley, and Samuel Merritt University.

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