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Houses for Rent in El Cerrito, CA

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  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
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    721 Hillside Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
    3 BEDS $3,300
  • 847 Evelyn Ave. 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    847 Evelyn Ave., Albany, CA 94706
    1 BED $3,000
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white fridge.
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    723 S 30Th St (Rear Unit), Richmond, CA 94804
    1 BED $1,750
  • A living room with a grey sofa and a glass coffee table.
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    57 Lakeshore Court, Richmond, CA 94804
    1 BED $2,300
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop.
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    3205 Jetty Drive, Richmond, CA 94804
    3 BEDS $3,800
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 4572 Hilltop Drive 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    4572 Hilltop Drive, El Sobrante, CA 94803
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A white house with a black fence in front.
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    539 3Rd Street, Richmond, CA 94801
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A small house with a red door and a black fence.
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    29 Sanford Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A house with a tan garage door and a black car parked in front.
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    2708 Kevin Rd, San Pablo, CA 94806
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    721 Payne Court, Richmond, CA 94806
    3 BEDS $2,700
  • a house with a street light in front of it
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    146 Oarsman Ct, Hercules, CA 94547
    2 BEDS $2,450
  • a green house with a white picket fence and a green
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    1103 Earnest Street, Hercules, CA 94547
    3 BEDS $4,250
  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    1658 B Lower Grand Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611
    1 BED $3,800
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a checkered floor.
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    Howard Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611
    STUDIO $1,865
  • A small red brick house with a green garage door.
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    828 Mariposa Street, Rodeo, CA 94572
    1 BED $1,700
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  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and oven, white cabinets, and a black countertop.
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    1364 East 32Nd Street, Oakland, CA 94602
    3 BEDS $3,945
  • A living room with a grey couch and a coffee table.
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    2207 E 21St St, Oakland, CA 94606
    5 BEDS $6,999
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black and white tiled floor
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    10 Edgehill Way, San Francisco, CA 94127
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a house with blue shutters and a car parked in front of it
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    329 Via La Cumbre, Greenbrae, CA 94904
    2 BEDS $4,500
  • a living room with white furniture and a fireplace
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    Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    56 Presidio Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
    5 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table and a piano
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    Presidio Residences, San Francisco, CA 94129
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    952 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94129
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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.

Check out the average rent prices in El Cerrito by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,743, the average rent in El Cerrito, CA is $2,571.

Average rent in El Cerrito, CA

$2,571/mo El Cerrito, CA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in El Cerrito, CA is $2,571.

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

    About 40% of apartment rents in El Cerrito, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 10% of apartments. Around 47% of East Bay’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 3% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    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.

    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 house in El Cerrito, CA?

    Renting a house in El Cerrito, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

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

    Houses for rent in El Cerrito, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Look for houses for rent near me

    Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

    Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

    Renting a house in El Cerrito, CA

    Those looking for a cozy home with lots of living and storage space and a backyard, and also like the freedom of renting, rental homes can offer the best of both worlds. This segment of the rental market has become very popular and the selection is better than ever. In El Cerrito, CA there are 25 homes for rent including duplexes, townhomes and single family homes for rent. If you are flexible about the location, you will find cheap houses to rent by searching a little further away from downtown, for as little as $1,700, or, if you’re willing to pay a little extra, take a look at what’s available in some of the best residential areas in town, and you’ll be surprised to find a nice selection of single-family houses renting for up to $6,999. To find the right house that fits your criteria, filter by price, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms or amenities. It may also be useful to know that the average cost to rent a single family home in El Cerrito, CA is $3,212.

    When you rent a house you can have as little or as much space as you wish

    While apartments can be more limiting space wise, when you rent a house, you have a little more wiggle room (pun intended). Smaller 1 bedroom homes are perfect for a couple, 2 bedroom homes for those who need an extra bedroom for guests or for a baby, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom homes that are just right for families with children. Larger rental homes are also great for sharing with roommates, whether you’re looking for something close to work, close to your college campus, or just close to shopping and entertainment.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!