1 rentals in El Cerrito
Rental Listings in El Cerrito, CA
About El Cerrito, CA Real Estate
El Cerrito is an East Bay city with BART access and diverse community. Features hillside neighborhoods and affordable alternative.
Today, El Cerrito has 1 homes for rent at a median rent of $1,450/mo, typically leasing in about 27 days. Families here choose from 3 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in El Cerrito
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- 10Madera Elementaryelementary
- 8Fairmont Elementaryelementary
- 8Harding Elementaryelementary
- 6Fred T. Korematsu Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 5El Cerrito Highhigh school
Why Live in El Cerrito?
- BART access
- Hillside neighborhoods
- Diverse community
- Affordable alternative
El Cerrito Rental Pulse
Median Rent
$3,995/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.3 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 1 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~27 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing has slowed 39% compared to 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in El Cerrito
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
10,696 households (2023)
Rent Reductions
1 listings have reduced their rent
100% of active listings
Average reduction: 12.1% (~$175/mo)
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