El Cerrito, CA rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in El Cerrito, CA is $2,495.
$2,495
-$105
-$5
64
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $9,998.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 9 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 7 |
| $2,500 | 5 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $5 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,629 | $2,578 |
| Feb | $2,450 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $2,590 | $2,500 |
| Apr | $2,575 | $2,800 |
| May | $2,489 | $2,700 |
| Jun | $2,550 | $2,650 |
| Jul | $2,500 | $2,650 |
| Aug | $2,556 | $2,495 |
| Sep | $2,600 | No data |
| Oct | $2,502 | No data |
| Nov | $2,628 | No data |
| Dec | $2,700 | No data |
Market temperature
The El Cerrito, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in El Cerrito, CA is 19% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in El Cerrito, CA?
The average rent in El Cerrito, CA is $2,495.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in El Cerrito, CA?
Houses in El Cerrito, CA rent between $1,100 - $9,998 with an average rent of $2,495.
3. How has the rent in El Cerrito, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in El Cerrito, CA decreased by $5
4. How much has the rent in El Cerrito, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in El Cerrito, CA decreased by $105
5. How many available rentals are there in El Cerrito, CA?
There are currently 64 rentals available in El Cerrito, CA.
6. How do rent prices in El Cerrito, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in El Cerrito, CA is $2,495 — 18.81% higher the national average of $2,100.