As of April 10, 2026, El Cerrito, California has 5 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 63 section 8 apartments and 284 approved low-income housing units. There are 3 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
Del Norte Place Has 135 Units Available
Idaho Apartments Has 29 Units Available
Ohlone Gardens Has 57 Units Available
Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor Has 63 Units Available
El Cerrito Royale Has 1 Units Available
Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor Has 1 Units Available
SHIELDS NURSING CENTER Has 1 Units Available
SHIELDS NURSING CENTER Has 45 Units Available
The Housing Authority of the County Contra Costa will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Contra Costa County for 2026.
The best apartments in El Cerrito, CA are Del Norte Place , Hana Gardens , Ohlone Gardens , Idaho Apartments and Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor
The average property rent in El Cerrito, CA is $2,890.
The price range for a studio apartment in El Cerrito, CA is between $1,460 and $2,190. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is between $1,705 and $2,557. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is between $2,072 and $3,108. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is between $2,674 and $4,010. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito, CA is between $3,163 and $4,745. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 09 April, 2026 for the properties in El Cerrito, CA
Section 8 Waiting Lists Open April 2026
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