Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 5, 2025

Average rent in
El Cerrito, CA

Last updated on September 5, 2025

Last updated on September 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA have decreased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
El Cerrito, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,772. This is +39% higher than the national average.

$3.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,772

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,772. This is +39% higher than the national average.

$3.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
69%
17%
9%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

58%
42%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
El Cerrito, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cerrito, CA is $2,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA costs about $2,030 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,714. Houses for rent in El Cerrito, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,547.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,947

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,910

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,950

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,800

No Change

16%

Studio

$1,695

2%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,910

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in El Cerrito, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in El Cerrito, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in El Cerrito, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aliso Viejo, CA.

El Cerrito

Median rent price$2,772
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,075
increased by104%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Cerrito, CA is 32% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

More data insights and reports

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8.3

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1 bath

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