Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 14, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cerrito | $3,397 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,397 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,486 | 30% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 3% | No Change |
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%
El Cerrito
Average rent
$3,397
Apartments
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,486
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
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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4d 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
4d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
5711 El Cerrito Plaza #5711A, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
4d ago
6425 Central Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
524 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
1d ago
1317 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,500–$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1201 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6522 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
Condo for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$4,300
House for rent
Available Dec 9
4d ago
512 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450–$3,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
6775 Kenilworth Street #6775, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
2d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,180–$2,880
Apartment for rent
9h ago
11600 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,181–$2,727
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6605 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
512 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450–$3,650
Apartment for rent
9h ago
11600 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,181–$2,727
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,180–$2,880
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
6775 Kenilworth Street #6775, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Jul 25
3d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
7233 Bel Air Street #7233, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 17
4d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
5711 El Cerrito Plaza #5711A, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
19789 Evelyn Street #19789, El Cerrito, CA 92881
4 beds
2 baths
$3,495
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
2d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,180–$2,880
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3251 Santa Clara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
4 beds
2 baths
$4,595
House for rent
Available Nov 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
6m ago
6500 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 19
2d ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2824 Villa Catalonia Court, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$3,875
House for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
524 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
5d+ ago
1201 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,180–$2,880
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3251 Santa Clara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
524 Kearney Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
4d ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
5711 El Cerrito Plaza #5711A, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
4d ago
6425 Central Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent