Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Average rent in
El Cerrito, CA

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Last updated on December 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,480. This is +28%, or $550, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,480

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,480. This is +28%, or $550, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
70%
16%
5%
2%
$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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,390. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA costs about $2,140 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 $3,475.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,090

3%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,550

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,637

7%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

40%

Studio

$1,895

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,637

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

40%

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$2,480
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,872
increased by101%

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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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

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2d ago

7.6

Very good

1159 King Court

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

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5d+ ago

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3D tour

1d 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

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5550 Central Ave #19 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in El Cerrito

3 beds

1 bath

$2,795

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Available Feb 14

18764 Consul Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Cerrito

18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

House for rent

Santa Clara Ave, 3251 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Santa Clara Ave, 3251

3251 Santa Clara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 beds

2 baths

$3,195

Apartment for rent

19789 Evelyn Street #19789 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in El Cerrito

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4 beds

2 baths

$3,495

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