Campus Village Apartments
5925 El Cajon Blvd,
San Diego, CA 92115
$2,545 - $2,925
2-3 Beds
El Cerrito
San Diego, CA
El Cerrito - San Diego, CA Area Guide
Located about eight miles northeast of downtown San Diego and just south of San Diego State University, El Cerrito has a central location with easy access to Interstates 8 and 805. El Cerrito translates to "little hill," and it gets that name from the hill going up 55th to 58th Street. El Cajon Boulevard serves as the busiest street in El Cerrito. It is the place where you can find international cuisine such as Mediterranean and Lebanese. The shopping scene consists of smaller independent shops, including Love Me Twice Boutique, which has women's clothing at a bargain. When you want to step out of your apartment to take advantage of a sunny day, head over to Colina Del Sol Park and Rec Center for outdoor enjoyment.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in El Cerrito is $1,468 for a studio, $1,799 for one bedroom, $2,266 for two bedrooms, and $2,590 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Cerrito has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,468/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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633 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,799/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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768 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,266/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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949 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,590/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly El Cerrito - San Diego, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
81
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
54
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Somewhat Bikeable
38
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chollas Lake Park
- Lamar County Park
- Eucalyptus County Park
- Fleet Science Center
- Sweetwater Lane County Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- San Diego International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.