Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,528. This is +33%, or $628, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,528. This is +33%, or $628, 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 increased by 2% 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 $2,485. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA costs about $2,050 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 | $2,050 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,765 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 7% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $8,750 | 4% | 108% | |
Studio | $2,225 | 4% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cerrito | $3,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,485 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,765
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
108%
El Cerrito
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,485
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
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 35% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
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5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cerrito
938 Kearney St #A, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 6
1d ago
1159 King Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
615 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1317 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,500–$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1401 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
201 Ashbury Ave #1, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
House for rent
Available Jan 21
4h ago
512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6605 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$2,506
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2507 Yuba Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
6h ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,844–$2,496
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
Studio
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
4h ago
512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6m ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,844–$2,496
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3233 Yosemite Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,196–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
201 Ashbury Ave #1, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
House for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$2,506
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
6m ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3251 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
11600 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,844–$2,496
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
Studio
1 bath
$2,184
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
Studio
1 bath
$2,184
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2824 Villa Catalonia Ct, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$3,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2507 Yuba Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cerrito
743 Kearney St #A, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 10
5d+ ago
512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
6m ago
6410 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3251 Santa Clara Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6500 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6615 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,196–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
615 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent