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Highlights

  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury vinyl plank floors
  • Reserved parking space
  • Sleek quartz countertops
  • Brand new cabinets

Location

6500 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
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Management

HP Property Management

Leasing office

(650) 298-1400

Property Overview

6500 Donal Ave is a highly-rated property, achieving an impressive 8.6 out of 10 from Zumper for its overall excellence. Featuring notable attributes like vaulted ceilings, sleek quartz countertops, and luxury vinyl plank floors, it ranks highly in amenities (9/10) and location (9/10), providing convenient access to schools and essential services. With its competitive pricing (10/10) and a strong value-for-money position within the 75th percentile, this property presents a well-rounded option for prospective renters.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 6500 Donal Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6500 Donal Ave 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

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,850 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your newly remodeled apartment! This stunning 1 bed, 1 bath second-floor unit features a fresh modern touch with a completely remodeled kitchen and bathroom, perfect for comfortable living. Features: - Kitchen: Brand new cabinets, sleek quartz countertops, new electric stove, and refrigerator. - Bathroom: Updated with elegant tile flooring, shower over tub with a custom-tiled enclosure. - Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank floors throughout the unit for a contemporary look and easy maintenance, tile floorings in the kitchen, dining area, and bathroom. - Comfort: Wall heating for cozy winters, along with a fresh coat of interior paint to brighten up your space. The home has vaulted ceilings with open beams. - Laundry: Convenient onsite coin-operated washer and dryer. - Parking: Each unit comes with 1 reserved parking space. - Located just minutes from Del Norte El Cerrito BART Station, this unit offers a perfect commute and easy access to San Pablo Avenue’s shops, restaurants, and schools. - Rent include water and garbage. Tenant pays for their own PG&E and Internet. Rent this move-in-ready gem today and enjoy both comfort and convenience! For showings and questions, please contact Brane at 650-298-1400.

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Amenities for 6500 Donal Ave

Building

Cats OK
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

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 6500 Donal Ave

HomeApartments in El Cerrito 6500 Donal Ave

Welcome to your newly remodeled apartment! This stunning 1 bed, 1 bath second-floor unit features a fresh modern touch with a completely remodeled kitchen and bathroom, perfect for comfortable living. Features: - Kitchen: Brand new cabinets, sleek quartz countertops, new electric stove, and refrigerator. - Bathroom: Updated with elegant tile flooring, shower over tub with a custom-tiled enclosure. - Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank floors throughout the unit for a contemporary look and easy maintenance, tile floorings in the kitchen, dining area, and bathroom. - Comfort: Wall heating for cozy winters, along with a fresh coat of interior paint to brighten up your space. The home has vaulted ceilings with open beams. - Laundry: Convenient onsite coin-operated washer and dryer. - Parking: Each unit comes with 1 reserved parking space. - Located just minutes from Del Norte El Cerrito BART Station, this unit offers a perfect commute and easy access to San Pablo Avenue’s shops, restaurants, and schools. - Rent include water and garbage. Tenant pays for their own PG&E and Internet. Rent this move-in-ready gem today and enjoy both comfort and convenience! For showings and questions, please contact Brane at 650-298-1400.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 6500 Donal Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 6500 Donal Ave 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 6500 Donal Ave
Price·10A 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.
6500 Donal Ave offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
6500 Donal Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 6500 Donal Ave 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.
6500 Donal Ave 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 6500 Donal Ave 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.

6500 Donal Ave is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting

Pet owners

  • 6 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 6 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 6500 Donal Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in El Cerrito

1-bedroom apartments at 6500 Donal Ave cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in El Cerrito.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
El Cerrito
A table of studio rental data trends in El Cerrito
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,135
January 2024$2,095
February 2024$2,000
March 2024$2,000
April 2024$2,000
May 2024$1,905
June 2024$2,087
July 2024$2,090
August 2024$2,095
October 2024$2,084
November 2024$2,084
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$2,386

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

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

$74,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Schools near 6500 Donal Ave

Fairmont Elementary School

724 kearney st

el cerrito, CA, 94530

K-6Public
B-

Vista Virtual Academy

2625 barnard rd

san pablo, CA, 94806

K-12Public
B+
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Getting around El Cerrito near 6500 Donal Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 6500 Donal Ave, El Cerrito

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

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
Some bars within walking distance

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