733 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
What This House Offers
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 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.
Unit
- $1,995
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 600 sq. ft.
- Available Apr 28
Home Features
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
Community Features
- Utilities Included
733 Balra Dr is a single-family home for rent in El Cerrito, CA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Get In Touch
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Berkeley City College
Drive: 11 min (3.6 mi)
UC Berkeley
Drive: 14 min (4.3 mi)
Contra Costa College
Drive: 12 min (6.9 mi)
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 15 min (9 mi)
Discover Outer Richmond/Martinez, El Cerrito, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 733 Balra Dr proximity to Moeser Square, Moeser Lane, and El Cerrito Place. Moeser Square is 1.1 miles away, and Moeser Lane is within a 25 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 733 Balra Dr has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 14.6 miles. Transit options include El Cerrito Plaza Station and El Cerrito Del Norte.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 733 Balra Dr are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Blake Garden, Contra Costa Rock Park, and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park.
Airports
Living in Outer Richmond/Martinez provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 29 minutes from 733 Balra Dr. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 27 miles away.
Military Bases
There is Military Reservation near El Cerrito, CA.