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Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito CA - 123 Rentals

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.


El Cerrito, CA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in El Cerrito, CA?

The average rent in El Cerrito is $2,310. When you rent an apartment in El Cerrito, you can expect to pay as little as $1,871 or as much as $2,873, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in El Cerrito, CA is $1,871 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is $2,310 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is $2,480 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is $2,873 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is El Cerrito, CA?

Transit options in El Cerrito vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 57.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA?

In El Cerrito, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Madera Elementary, Harding Elementary, and Fairmont Elementary.

What is the top middle school in El Cerrito, CA?

El Cerrito is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Fred T. Korematsu Middle.

What is the top high school in El Cerrito, CA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for El Cerrito apartments near top-ranking high schools like El Cerrito Senior High School.

What colleges and universities are in El Cerrito, CA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in El Cerrito, you’ll have access to Berkeley City College, Contra Costa College, and UC Berkeley.

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