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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balcony
  • Thoughtfully designed layouts
  • Well-situated community
  • Courtyard views

Location

512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
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Management

Metro 510

Leasing office

(510) 439-9053 ext. 2

Property Overview

512 El Cerrito Plaza earns a strong overall score, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness rating. It offers a private balcony, thoughtfully designed layouts, courtyard views, and a well-situated community, while also standing out for value per square foot and nearby pet-friendly resources.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 512 El Cerrito Plaza is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 512 El Cerrito Plaza has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,250 sqft$3,760 /mo1 unit availableMetro 510 in El Cerrito offers a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment with a flexible den that can serve as a home office or additional living space. Located on the first floor, the unit features a private balcony overlooking the courtyard, providing a pleasant outdoor extension of the living area. Thoughtfully designed layouts and courtyard views enhance daily living in this well-situated community. *Note- This unit is a Moderate BMR Unit. And has different pricing and qualifications.

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Amenities for 512 El Cerrito Plaza

Apartment Amenities

1st FloorBalcony
DenView

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor Space
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About 512 El Cerrito Plaza

HomeApartments in El Cerrito 512 El Cerrito Plaza

Metro 510 in El Cerrito offers a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment with a flexible den that can serve as a home office or additional living space. Located on the first floor, the unit features a private balcony overlooking the courtyard, providing a pleasant outdoor extension of the living area. Thoughtfully designed layouts and courtyard views enhance daily living in this well-situated community. *Note- This unit is a Moderate BMR Unit. And has different pricing and qualifications.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 512 El Cerrito Plaza is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 512 El Cerrito Plaza has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 512 El Cerrito Plaza
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
512 El Cerrito Plaza stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
512 El Cerrito Plaza goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 512 El Cerrito Plaza receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
512 El Cerrito Plaza is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 512 El Cerrito Plaza does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

512 El Cerrito Plaza is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 10 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 512 El Cerrito Plaza compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 miles away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 350 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 miles away
Extra storage
In-unit features
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.6 miles away
Distance from transit
More than 3.1 miles from public transportation
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in El Cerrito

2-bedroom apartments at 512 El Cerrito Plaza cost about 42% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in El Cerrito.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
El Cerrito
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cerrito
MonthMedian Rent
December 2024$1,930
January 2025$1,941
February 2025$1,992
March 2025$2,002
April 2025$2,010
May 2025$1,927
June 2025$2,085
July 2025$2,095
September 2025$2,386
October 2025$2,428
November 2025$2,351
December 2025$2,387
January 2026$2,262
February 2026$2,190
March 2026$2,141
April 2026$2,197
May 2026$2,155
June 2026$2,103
July 2026$2,124
August 2026$2,196
September 2026$2,210
October 2026$2,247
November 2026$2,247

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 512 El Cerrito Plz?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$150,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $150,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,760.
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Schools near 512 El Cerrito Plaza

Harding Elementary School

7230 fairmont ave

el cerrito, CA, 94530

K-6Public
B

Balboa Children's Center

1001 s 57th st

richmond, CA, 94804

PKPublic

West County Mandarin

1575 mann dr

pinole, CA, 94564

K-6Public
B

Vista Virtual Academy

2625 barnard rd

san pablo, CA, 94806

K-12Public
B+

Canyon Elementary School

187 pinehurst rd

canyon, CA, 94516

K-8Public
A
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Getting around El Cerrito near 512 El Cerrito Plz

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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