What is the average apartment size in El Cerrito?

The average size for a El Cerrito, CA apartment is 831 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in El Cerrito is $2,586 per month, a 1.83% decrease from last years average of $2,634.

What is the average apartment size in El Cerrito?

The typical apartment in El Cerrito offers about 831 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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 $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 41% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Cerrito is $2,586, a 1.83% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,634.

One-bedroom apartments provide 683 square feet for $2,389, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,707 offer 944 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in El Cerrito, CA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,586	831 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,389	683 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,707	944 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

El Cerrito, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Cerrito, CA have decreased by 1.83% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,634 to $2,586.

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

The largest share of rentals in El Cerrito, CA (41%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 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.

How El Cerrito Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Cerrito	$2,586
Los Angeles	$2,738
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,962
San Francisco	$3,765
Oakland	$2,628
Long Beach	$2,685
Sacramento	$1,880
San Jose	$3,167
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Vallejo	$2,086
Berkeley	$3,395
Concord, CA	$2,380
San Leandro, CA	$2,301
Walnut Creek, CA	$2,706
San Rafael, CA	$2,901
Richmond, CA	$2,664
Martinez, CA	$2,317
South San Francisco, CA	$3,428
Pleasant Hill, CA	$2,503

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.