Sunny, cozy 2BR, 1 bath flat and in a totally refurbished 1950s DUPLEX in quiet El Cerrito neighborhood. Private one-car Garage includes shelving for storage. Hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. Charming bright kitchen has newer stone counters, newer appliances, newer double-sink and faucet, newer hardwood flooring, Ikea hardware. Private washer and dryer in utility room off kitchen. Double-paned windows. This is a one-story duplex with BART tracks nearby, but hardly noticeable indoors. Very clean, pleasant and livable with an updated vintage feel. Very conveniently located, a 5-minute walk to El Cerrito Plaza BART. Neighborhood is very walkable and bikeable, with many amenities: 5-minute walk to El Cerrito Plaza, Trader Joe's, Cerrito Theatre, Lucky's, Post Office, Peet's, etc. Near 80 freeway and public transit. On BART you are 5 minutes to Berkeley, 17 minutes to downtown Oakland, 27 minutes to San Francisco. Driving you are 10 minutes to Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, and three miles to UC Berkeley. In addition to garage and driveway parking, on-street parking is generally available. Owner pays garbage, renter pays water, electricity, gas. Cat considered if you are totally responsible; no smoking or incense inside or out. One-year Lease required. This is a quiet non-party atmosphere, with nice neighbors. Maintained by conscientious owner who keeps everything in good shape. Open House Sunday Nov 9, 1 PM - 3 PM. Req'd: Very Good credit (740), good references and rental history, verifiable monthly gross income at least 3 times rent, Security Deposit $4,550. Thank you for your interest!
Townhouse for rent
$2,275/mo
708 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
875sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available Mon Dec 1 2025
Cats OK
-- A/C
In unit laundry
Detached parking
Natural gas
What's special
Fresh paintNewer appliancesNewer stone countersCharming bright kitchenHardwood floorsNewer hardwood flooringPrivate washer and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- View
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 875 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, In-unit laundry, Water not included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Parcel number: 5033810176
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,275$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 12/5/2013 | Sold | $455,000-17.1%$520/sqft |
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| 9/18/2013 | Price change | $549,000-5.2%$627/sqft |
Source: Point Realty #40620329 | ||
| 8/31/2013 | Price change | $579,000-3.3%$662/sqft |
Source: Point Realty #40620329 | ||
| 8/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $599,000$685/sqft |
Source: Point Realty #40620329 | ||

