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Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Cerrito, CA
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $100+

Apartments Under $1,100

Apartments Under $1,400

Apartments Under $1,500

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    2520 Ohio Ave. - 2601 Center Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
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    1 BED $1,495
    2 BEDS $1,439
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    2020 Kittredge St Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,533
    2 BEDS $1,488+

Apartments Under $1,600

Apartments Under $1,700

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    800 John Street, Pinole, CA 94564
    1 BED $1,601
    2 BEDS $1,665
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    15690 Crestwood Dr, San Pablo, CA 94806
    1 BED $1,677
    2 BEDS $1,978
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    2300 Lancaster Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
    1 BED $1,684
    2 BEDS $2,006
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    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,900
    1 BED $1,800
    2 BEDS $2,600+
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    Rent Specials
    Mail Area and Seating Area for Resident meetings Apartment with wood flooring
    4.5
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    4801 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
    9 Units available
    STUDIO $1,835+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,675+
    Mail Area and Seating Area for Resident meetings Apartment with wood flooring A rooftop deck at 4801 Shattuck featuring a stylish dining area and lounge space with grills. 4801 Shattuck Apartments Exterior
    Property reviews
    4.5/5 Anonymous on Mar 1, 2023

    I chose this building specifically for its proximity to Temescal and the chance to get the key amenities I wanted for a reasonable price. It’s not the fanciest place, but it is comfortable and well-run by the building/community manager and the maintenance guy. There have been some issues with the building due to uncontrollable factors, but I’ve really appreciated the communication and effort from the staff to address them. That to me is always important.

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    2322 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,895+
    1 BED $2,195
    2+ BEDS $2,795+
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    4700 Adeline Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
    STUDIO $1,910+
    1 BED $2,060+
    2+ BEDS $2,600
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    2732 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    1 BED $1,995+
    3 BEDS $4,195
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    2817 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
    STUDIO $1,995
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    10944 SAN PABLO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,075
    2 BEDS $2,190
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    2030 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED $2,095
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    1325 40Th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
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    1 BED $2,221+
    2 BEDS $2,745+
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    2010 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710
    STUDIO $2,577+
    1 BED $2,995
    2 BEDS $3,895
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    2033 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,675
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,275+
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    2121 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,735+
    1 BED $2,820+
    2 BEDS $3,700+
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    2015 Haste St., Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    2549-2555 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    3 BEDS $5,595
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    400 Harbour Way, Richmond, CA 94801
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    722 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
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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

How many cheap rentals are available in El Cerrito, CA on RentCafe?

There are 4 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in El Cerrito, CA were last updated on 21 Apr 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in El Cerrito, CA?

The average El Cerrito, CA cheap apartment size is 844 sq. ft.

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 128 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 $2,635 per month so any rental south of $2,108 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, El Cerrito, CA rents go as low as $339/mo.

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