Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
El Cerrito, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in El Cerrito
$2,506/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in El Cerrito is $2,506 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $606 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Cerrito
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of El Cerrito rentals at each price point
Rent trends in El Cerrito, CA
Average rent prices in El Cerrito have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
El Cerrito, CA
Rent prices in El Cerrito vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Cerrito is $2,450, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in El Cerrito run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,665.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,097 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,495 | 13% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,650 | 25% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cerrito | $2,718 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,797 | No Change | 19% | |
Houses | $3,500 | 22% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,097
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
17%
El Cerrito
Average rent
$2,718
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,797
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
8%
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.
How does rent in El Cerrito, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in El Cerrito and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.
El Cerrito
32%higher than the national median
121%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Cerrito, CA is 40% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$4,200
8%$2,200
7%$3,052
6%$2,825
9%$2,100
12%$3,900
7%$4,095
8%$2,297
15%$2,387
10%$2,422
21%$3,250
4%$3,739
2%Discover rentals in El Cerrito, CA
3d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1999 Foothill Pkwy, El Cerrito, CA 92881
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,952
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
1005 Liberty Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
2 baths
$3,760
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,439–$3,077
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
2 baths
$3,760
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895–$2,940
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,439–$3,077
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
945 Kearney St #12, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
2d ago
6612 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1331 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
945 Kearney St #12, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
18h ago
10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,099–$3,952
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
6612 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
550 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1331 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for El Cerrito, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the El Cerrito rental market.
How much is rent in El Cerrito?
The average rent in El Cerrito is $2,506 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Cerrito?
Average rent prices in El Cerrito have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does El Cerrito rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Cerrito is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $606 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in El Cerrito?
To comfortably afford rent in El Cerrito, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in El Cerrito?
April offers the lowest rents in El Cerrito, while December sees peak pricing with an 8% difference between the two months. July tends to be the most competitive with higher demand relative to available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).