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Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
El Cerrito, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in El Cerrito
$2,525/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in El Cerrito is $2,525 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Cerrito
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of El Cerrito rentals at each price point
Rent trends in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in El Cerrito have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
El Cerrito, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in El Cerrito vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Cerrito is $2,462, whereas a house costs $2,985. 1-bedroom apartments in El Cerrito run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 | 22% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,745 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,250 | 8% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Chollas Creek | $2,095 | |
Fairmont Village | $1,995 | |
Oak Park | $2,195 | |
Redwood Village Rolando Park | $2,500 | |
Rolando | $2,350 | |
Teralta East | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,462 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,547 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,985 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
Chollas Creek
Average rent
$2,095
Fairmont Village
Average rent
$1,995
Oak Park
Average rent
$2,195
Redwood Village Rolando Park
Average rent
$2,500
Rolando
Average rent
$2,350
Teralta East
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$2,462
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,985
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in El Cerrito, San Diego, 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.
How does rent in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in El Cerrito and Chollas Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
El Cerrito
29%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Chollas Creek, San Diego, CA.
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14h ago
5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$2,795
Apartment for rent
14h ago
5865 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,525–$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4546 60th St, San Diego, CA 92115
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,495
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5d+ ago
El Cerrito apartment for rent in San Diego
6048 Bradford St #A, San Diego, CA 92115
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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Available Jul 1
1d ago
4546 60th St, San Diego, CA 92115
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,495
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14h ago
5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$2,795
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14h ago
5865 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,525–$2,795
Apartment for rent
18h ago
5722 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,145
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5502 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
2 beds
1 bath
$2,490
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5622 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
El Cerrito condo for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
El Cerrito condo for rent in San Diego
5885 El Cajon Blvd #318, San Diego, CA 92115
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 22
14h ago
5925 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
14h ago
5865 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
3 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
18h ago
5722 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5622 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for El Cerrito, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the El Cerrito rental market.
How much is rent in El Cerrito?
The average rent in El Cerrito is $2,525 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Cerrito?
Average rent prices in El Cerrito have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does El Cerrito rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Cerrito is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in El Cerrito?
To comfortably afford rent in El Cerrito, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).