Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 5, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
El Cerrito | $3,600 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,390 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,150 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,475 | 5% | No Change |
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%
El Cerrito
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,390
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
5%
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 36% 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
2d 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
1d ago
1201 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
2d ago
3251 Santa Clara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
3 baths
$4,700
House for rent
1d ago
512 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
1d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6605 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,386–$2,480
Apartment for rent
3h ago
11600 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,224–$2,570
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
6615 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
512 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
11600 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,224–$2,570
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
3 baths
$4,700
House for rent
1d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$2,850
Price drop
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
4d ago
6500 Donal Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 19
1d ago
10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,386–$2,480
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6425 Central Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
3 baths
$4,700
House for rent
1d ago
512 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450–$3,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1201 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$3,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6410 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3251 Santa Clara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in El Cerrito
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in El Cerrito
18764 Consul Ave, El Cerrito, CA 92881
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent