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The average rent in El Cerrito, as of July 2026, is down 3.61% compared to last month and down 3.09% year-over-year.
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18h ago
6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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5h ago
10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,084–$3,952
Price drop
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12h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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18h ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,296–$3,298
Price drop
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19h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,245
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23h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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Garage Parking
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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5d+ ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,340
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5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
5226 Victor Ave #NA, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Central heat
4 beds
2 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in El Cerrito
938 Kearney St #B, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
Available May 31
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3442 Santa Clara Ave #2, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
5921 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
14h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500–$2,550
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,050–$2,450
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3d ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$2,950
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5d+ ago
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1534 Arch St #01, Berkeley, CA 94708
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$4,191
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1534 Arch St #05, Berkeley, CA 94708
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
4 beds
1 bath
$5,048
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
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El Cerrito, CA, offers a mix of suburban comfort and easy access to urban amenities. Residents appreciate the proximity to parks and a variety of local shops and restaurants, contributing to a vibrant daily life. The public transportation options are frequently noted as a plus, making commutes more manageable. However, some locals mention concerns about traffic congestion and occasional noise from nearby highways, which can impact the overall living experience.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in El Cerrito average around $2,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,680/month.
April offers the lowest rents in El Cerrito, while December sees peak pricing with an 8% difference between the two months. July tends to be the most competitive with higher demand relative to available inventory.
Based on Zumper's current listings, 36% of El Cerrito rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 25 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average of 69 available units.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in El Cerrito, showing up in just 0.03% of units, with one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms each representing about 0.04% and 0.03% respectively.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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| 💰Best rent deal | 938 Kearney St #B |
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