Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
El Cerrito, CA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,421. This is +27%, or $520, higher than the national average.

$4.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,421

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

36

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,421. This is +27%, or $520, higher than the national average.

$4.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
80%
10%
2%
1%
$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
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 price trends in
El Cerrito, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
El Cerrito, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cerrito, CA is $2,334. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in El Cerrito, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,975.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,711

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$4,195

8%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,095

11%

16%

Studio

$1,987

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,987

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,711

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,195

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,095

Last 30 days

11%

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$2,421
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,800
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Cerrito, CA is 36% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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Discover rentals in El Cerrito, CA

938 Kearney St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in El Cerrito

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938 Kearney St #A, El Cerrito, CA 94530

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Condo for rent

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1159 King Court - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

1159 King Court

1159 King Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

School St, 5300 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

School St, 5300

5300 School St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

615 Lexington Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

615 Lexington Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530

615 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA

6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,395–$2,995

Apartment for rent

6612 Schmidt Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

6612 Schmidt Lane

6612 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3D tour

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Normandy Apartments

1317 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450–$2,550

Apartment for rent

Liberty South Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5h ago

8.3

Very good

Liberty South Apartments

1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,500–$2,950

Apartment for rent