Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
El Cerrito, CA

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.

$4.00

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,325

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

29

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$4.00

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
80%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 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.

Rent comparables in
El Cerrito, CA

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%

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%

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$2,325
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,850
increased by98%

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.

More data insights and reports

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Discover rentals in El Cerrito, CA

725 Kearney - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

725 Kearney

725 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,945–$2,250

Apartment for rent

6612 Schmidt Lane - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

6612 Schmidt Lane

6612 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Normandy Apartments

1317 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500–$2,550

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Liberty North Apartments

1401 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Liberty South Apartments

1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

5550 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.4

Very good

5550 Central Ave

5550 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

3442 Santa Clara Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

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

3D tour

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

6522 Moeser

6522 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent