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    STUDIO
    $2,650+
    1 BED
    $2,800+
    2 BEDS
    $3,550+
    3 BEDS
    $4,200+

    Metro 510

    510-512 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,850

    1345 Elm St

    1345 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
  37. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100

    1159 King Ct

    1159 King Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530

El Cerrito at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,331
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5

School Rating

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Schools in El Cerrito
57

Some Transit

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Transportation in El Cerrito
84

Somewhat Bikeable

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El Cerrito, CA Apartments for Rent

El Cerrito, nestled in the hills of Contra Costa County, combines peaceful residential areas with convenient city access. Located in the East Bay, El Cerrito offers easy BART access to San Francisco. The city, whose name means "Little Hill" in Spanish, was founded by refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and has grown into a community of over 25,900 residents.

El Cerrito's rental market features a variety of options with one-bedroom apartments typically renting for around $2,300 per month. The city's layout includes the flat areas near San Pablo Avenue, where many apartments and shopping centers like El Cerrito Plaza are located, and hillside neighborhoods with single-family homes. Residents have access to the 80-acre Hillside Natural Area for hiking and the Ohlone Greenway for walking and cycling. With two BART stations serving the area, commuting to Berkeley, Oakland, or San Francisco is convenient. El Cerrito's moderate climate and transportation options make it an appealing choice for those seeking a residential setting in the Bay Area.

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Getting Around El Cerrito

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88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
57

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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El Cerrito Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,522 Students
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Fred T. Korematsu Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
681 Students
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Madera Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
465 Students
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Fairmont Elementary

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Grades K-6
503 Students
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Harding Elementary

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-6
475 Students

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