Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
El Cerrito, CA

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.

$3.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,528

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

35

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
71%
17%
4%
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 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.

Rent comparables in
El Cerrito, CA

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%

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%

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$2,528
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by105%

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

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1 bed

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1 bed

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$1,050

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in El Cerrito

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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Liberty South Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Liberty South Apartments

1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,500–$3,250

Apartment for rent

3D tour

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Normandy Apartments

1317 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,500–$2,950

Apartment for rent

3D tour

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Liberty North Apartments

1401 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent