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When were prices and availability in El Cerrito, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in El Cerrito, CA were last updated on 23 Sep 2026.

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What is the average rent in El Cerrito, CA?

The average rent in El Cerrito, CA is $2,658.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is between $2,946 and $3,691.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is between $2,946 and $3,691.

What type of rental buildings are in El Cerrito, CA?

In El Cerrito 39% of the housing is rented out compared to 61% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of El Cerrito's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 53% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in El Cerrito, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in El Cerrito is 19 years old, with 63% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 79% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in El Cerrito, CA?

Studio apartments in El Cerrito are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 50% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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