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733 Balra Dr


El Cerrito, CA

1 Bed
1 Bath

600 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,995
600 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: avail
$1,995 / 1BR – 600 ft² In-Law Unit (El Cerrito Hills)
$1,995
Available Now
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Cats Ok
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Security Deposit: $1,995.00
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Description

Bright and quiet 1 bedroom / 1-bathroom in-law unit located on the first floor in El Cerrito Hills. Ideal for a single professional or couple seeking a peaceful living environment with easy access to transit.
Features:
• Private 1BR / 1BA (no separate living room)
• Private entrance
• Sunny unit with nice hillside views
• Kitchenette with refrigerator, electric stove, and microwave
• Optional furnishings: queen bed with mattress and sofa
• Plenty of street parking
• Quiet neighborhood, away from city noise
Location:
• ~20-minute walk to El Cerrito Plaza and BART
• Convenient access to shopping and transit
Rent: $1,995/month
Deposit: One month’s rent
Lease: 12 months
Available: Apr. 1, 2026
Utilities included: PG&E, water, garbage
Requirements:
• Good credit
• Stable employment
Additional details:
• No smoking, no drugs
• Cat OK
Address: Balra Drive / Leviston Ave, El Cerrito Hills
Owner pays for sewer and garbage. Tenant is responsible for one-third of electricity and water- these may be waived if usage remains within a reasonable range. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided, but stability and speed are not guaranteed. First month rent and a security deposit equal to one-month rent are due at lease signing. No smoking allowed. Cats are allowed with a $200 non-refundable deposit and $50/month pet rent per pet- certain breed restrictions apply.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (510) 708-3482
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
AT&T Inc. 1000.0 1000.0
Comcast Corporation 987.0 35.0
Etheric Networks, Inc. 150.0 150.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
AT&T Inc. 50.0 10.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 733 Balra Dr by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$71,800
per year
Rent report

733 Balra Dr Rent vs. El Cerrito Average

 733 Balra Dr      El Cerrito Average
1BR
$1,995
$2,156
$0
$750
$1,500
$2,250
$3,000

733 Balra Dr is asking 7% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in El Cerrito.

If you upsized to an average priced El Cerrito 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 22% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced El Cerrito studio apartment, you would pay 2% more per month.

733 Balra Dr provides 5% less square footage than the average El Cerrito 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
733 Balra Dr
1BR $1,995 $3.30 $5,985
El Cerrito Average
Studio $2,203 $4.30 $6,609
1BR $2,156 $3.40 $6,467
2BR $2,771 $2.50 $8,313
4BR $3,950 $1.90 $11,850

Availability in El Cerrito

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 24 2BR units on the market in El Cerrito. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
11% 33% 44% 9% 4%
Available Units in El Cerrito
Studio 6
1BR 18
2BR 24
3BR 5
4BR 2
Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Alta Bates Summit Med CTR Herrick Campus 3.47 mi.
Kaiser Fnd Hosp Richmond Campus 4.13 mi.
Alta Bates Summit Med CTR Alta Bates Campus 4.28 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Richmond Fire Department 1.11 mi.
Albany Volunteer Fire Department 1.18 mi.
Albany Fire Department 1.65 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in now.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 600 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
733 Balra Dr has a 1 bedroom unit starting at $1,995.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 733 Balra Dr in El Cerrito, CA. It's 0.9 miles east from the center of El Cerrito.
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