What is the average apartment size in El Cerrito?

The average size for a El Cerrito, CA apartment is 820 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in El Cerrito?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in El Cerrito is $2,571 per month, a 3.39% decrease from last year’s average of $2,661.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in El Cerrito?

In El Cerrito, studios rent for $2,235 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,358 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,745 per month.

What is the average apartment size in El Cerrito?

The typical apartment in El Cerrito offers about 820 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in El Cerrito?

Studio apartments in El Cerrito average 463 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 688 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 943 sq. ft.

El Cerrito, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in El Cerrito?

The typical rent budget in El Cerrito ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in El Cerrito?

In El Cerrito, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Cerrito is $2,571, a 3.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,661.

Studio Apartments at $2,235 offer the most budget-friendly option with 463 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 688 square feet for $2,358, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,745 offer 943 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in El Cerrito, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,571	820 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,235	463 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,358	688 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,745	943 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

El Cerrito, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Cerrito, CA have decreased by 3.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,661 to $2,571.

What's the typical rent budget in El Cerrito, CA?

The largest share of rentals in El Cerrito, CA (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in El Cerrito, CA?

4,868 or 40% of the households in El Cerrito, CA are renter-occupied while 7,289 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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How El Cerrito Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Cerrito	$2,571
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Vallejo	$2,118
Berkeley, CA	$3,340
Concord, CA	$2,322
Walnut Creek, CA	$2,660
San Leandro, CA	$2,327
San Rafael, CA	$2,983
Alameda, CA	$2,984
Richmond, CA	$2,564
South San Francisco, CA	$3,426
Emeryville, CA	$3,060

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all El Cerrito apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.