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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA. 66 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • the front of a building with a car parked outside
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $100+

Apartments Under $1,500

  • a large building with a palm tree in front of it
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    2520 Ohio Ave. - 2601 Center Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,439

Apartments Under $1,600

  • A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    2100 Nevin Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,508
    1 BED $1,801
    2 BEDS $2,045+

Apartments Under $1,700

Apartments Under $1,800

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white fridge.
    1 day ago

    723 S 30Th St (Rear Unit), Richmond, CA 94804
    1 BED $1,750

Apartments Under $1,900

  • an apartment building on the corner of a street
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    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $1,875
    2 BEDS $2,695
  • a red brick building with windows and a flag on top
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    400 Harbour Way, Richmond, CA 94801
    1 BED $1,890

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  • A living room with a white table and a red chair.
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    10944 SAN PABLO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,075
    2 BEDS $2,290
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the building where the hotel is located
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    1 day ago

    4576 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS $2,295

  • More Rentals Near El Cerrito, CA

  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    11720 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,146+
    2 BEDS $2,289+
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and white counter tops
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    4935 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A living room with a grey sofa and a glass coffee table.
    1 day ago

    57 Lakeshore Court, Richmond, CA 94804
    1 BED $2,300
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    4255 & 4257 & 4259 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with white appliances and cabinets.
    1 day ago

    1339 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
    2 BEDS $2,650
  • 1300 Garvin Avenue Unit B 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1300 Garvin Avenue Unit B, Richmond, CA 94801
    3 BEDS $2,903
  • 847 Evelyn Ave. 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    847 Evelyn Ave., Albany, CA 94706
    1 BED $3,000
  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
    1 day ago

    721 Hillside Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
    3 BEDS $3,300
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black counter top.
    1 day ago

    1702 Northshore Drive, Richmond, CA 94804
    2 BEDS $3,500
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.
    1 day ago

    3205 Jetty Drive, Richmond, CA 94804
    3 BEDS $3,800
  • A building with a balcony and a tree in front of it.
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    1729 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $4,295
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 2416-2420 Bissell Ave 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    2416-2420 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A black screen with no visible content.
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    166-168 24Th St, Richmond, CA 94804
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A blue house with a white garage door.
    1 day ago

    4155 Miflin Ct, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 680 Santa Maria Rd 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    680 Santa Maria Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a house with a fire escape on the side of it
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    2363 Le Conte Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in El Cerrito, CA

25 /100
Car-Dependent
34 /100
Some Transit
16 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 25, Transit Score®: 34, Bike Score®: 16

Frequently asked questions

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

Cheap apartments in El Cerrito, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

A cheap apartment in El Cerrito, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in El Cerrito, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in El Cerrito, CA has never been easier. We feature 66 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the El Cerrito, CA average. What is a cheap rent in El Cerrito, CA? The average apartment rent in El Cerrito is $2,571 per month so any rental south of $2,057 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, El Cerrito, CA rents go as low as $339/mo.

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