Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,325. This is +19%, or $376, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,325. This is +19%, or $376, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cerrito, CA is $2,288. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in El Cerrito, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,950.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,128 | 7% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 11% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 17% | |
Studio | $1,895 | 2% | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cerrito | $2,000 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,288 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 31% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,950 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,128
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
El Cerrito
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,288
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
31%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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.
Median rent prices in El Cerrito, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aliso Viejo, CA.
El Cerrito
higher than the national median
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.
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Last year
1d ago
725 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
6612 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1317 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500–$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1401 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5550 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3442 Santa Clara Ave #2, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
6522 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,084–$3,952
Apartment for rent
18h ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$3,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6605 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
18h ago
6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2029 Key Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
5921 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,920–$2,284
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6511 6511 & 6543 Portola Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
18h ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$3,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,920–$2,284
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
1d ago
725 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
6612 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
18h ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,390–$3,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,920–$2,284
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
3d ago
6500 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3442 Santa Clara Ave #2, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 19
1d ago
725 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
6612 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
19h ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio
1 bath
$2,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5550 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
3d ago
6500 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
733 Balra Dr #NA, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
Available Apr 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent