Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
El Cerrito, CA

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$3.13

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

33

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$3.13

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
70%
17%
6%
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 increased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,397. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,550. Houses for rent in El Cerrito, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,180

7%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,700

5%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,225

5%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,000

5%

-

Studio

$1,775

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,180

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

5%

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,850
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Cerrito, CA is 35% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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Discover rentals in El Cerrito, CA

1159 King Court - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

1159 King Court

1159 King Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

8311A Buckingham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5711 El Cerrito Plaza #5711A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Remodeled 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath groundfloor apartment with carport

5711 El Cerrito Plaza #5711A, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 12

3p066 - Central/Lexington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

3p066 - Central/Lexington

6425 Central Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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524 Kearney Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in El Cerrito

2 bed/1 bath Apartment for rent

524 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 2

3D tour

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Normandy Apartments

1317 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,500–$2,950

Apartment for rent

Liberty South Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Liberty South Apartments

1201 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,500–$3,250

Apartment for rent

6522 Moeser - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

6522 Moeser

6522 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent