Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Average rent in
El Cerrito, San Diego, CA

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA is $2,790. This is +43%, or $840, higher than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,790

increased by19%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA is $2,790. This is +43%, or $840, higher than the national average.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
72%
24%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

62%
38%
Renter-occupied
Owner-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, San Diego, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 19% 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, San Diego, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA is $2,490. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA costs about $1,845 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,475. Houses for rent in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,525

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,400

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,600

5%

-

Studio

$1,688

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,688

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Chollas Creek, San Diego, CA.

El Cerrito

Median rent price$2,790
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,222
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Cerrito, San Diego, CA is 26% higher than the median rent in Chollas Creek, San Diego, CA.

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14m ago

8.9

Very good

5502-8 University AZTEC APT_Michael

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1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,890–$2,790

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8.5

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2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,475–$2,795

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5d+ ago

8.3

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5865 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,525–$2,795

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4546 60th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

4546 60th Street

4546 60th St, San Diego, CA 92115

3 beds

1 bath

$2,795

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4246 Corinth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Cerrito house for rent in San Diego

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5d+ ago

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4 beds

3 baths

$4,200

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4405 60th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Cerrito house for rent in San Diego

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,895

$4,495

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 18