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The average rent in El Cerrito, as of May 2026, is up 3.87% compared to last month but down 6.42% year-over-year.
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3 beds
2 baths
$4,523
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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1–3 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,950
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5h ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,073–$2,749
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7h 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
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7h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3301 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Garage parking | Balcony | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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1d ago
6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
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2d ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,520–$3,200
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5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
4 beds
3 baths
$5,295
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In-Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
Air Conditioning
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cerrito
938 Kearney St #A, El Cerrito, CA 94530
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 6
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
$1,900
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Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
4 beds
3 baths
$3,900
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Available May 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
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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
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Available Jul 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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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
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Available Aug 1
2h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
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5d+ ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
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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.
El Cerrito's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,700 monthly. One-bedrooms make up 37% of the rental market, and two-bedrooms account for 34% of available inventory.
Rents in El Cerrito, CA are generally increasing. The average rent prices have risen by about 2%, with 1-bedroom rents increasing by 4% and 2-bedroom rents by 3%.
April offers the lowest rental prices in El Cerrito, while December sees the highest rent, creating an 8% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. October and December show less competitive conditions with reduced demand, making them potentially favorable months for apartment hunting.
El Cerrito offers good options for pet owners, with 55% of rental listings welcoming pets. The city maintains a solid selection of rentals with an average of 73 listings available per month, providing multiple pet-friendly choices across different apartment sizes.
Utilities are rarely included in El Cerrito rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of total listings. Only about 1 one-bedroom apartment per month typically includes utilities, while studios, two-bedrooms, and three-bedrooms almost never include utilities as part of the rent.
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.
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