El Cerrito

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El Cerrito, CA

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Balancing easy access to the region’s urban amenities and natural wonders

Suburb Commuter Parks Nature Outdoors Public Transportation BART Golf Upscale

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.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in El Cerrito, CA is $1,932 for a studio, $2,290 for one bedroom, $2,529 for two bedrooms, and $2,918 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Cerrito has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,290/month
649 Sq Ft
House
$3,248/month
1,484 Sq Ft
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Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

57

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

83

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Madera Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

465 Students

7
out of 10

Fairmont Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

503 Students

5
out of 10

Harding Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

475 Students

5
out of 10

Fred T. Korematsu Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

681 Students

4
out of 10

El Cerrito Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,522 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blake Garden
  • Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
  • Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
  • Eddy Arboretum
  • Contra Costa Rock Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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