Rent in El Cerrito, CA
A 2-bedroom in El Cerrito, CA (ZIP 94530) typically rents for about $2,689 a month, with a range of $2,689–$2,805. Owner-occupied homes in Contra Costa County pay about 0.83% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,194 | $2,088–$2,194 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,947 | $1,947–$2,290 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,689 | $2,689–$2,805 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,278 | $3,278–$3,592 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$4,250 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
El Cerrito ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in El Cerrito, CA?
- About $2,689 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,689–$2,805. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in El Cerrito, CA?
- About $1,947 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,947–$2,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in El Cerrito, CA?
- About $3,278 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,278–$3,592. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in El Cerrito, CA?
- About $2,194 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,088–$2,194. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in El Cerrito, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,500–$4,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in El Cerrito, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Contra Costa County pay a typical 0.83% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these El Cerrito rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).