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Hillside Terrace

5550 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,295 2 1 Bath
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2 Beds, 1 Baths

$2,295
2 Beds, 1 Bath
732 Sq. Ft.

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$2,295
732
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Property Information

  • Built in 1963
  • 24 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $40

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Map of Hillside Terrace

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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable50 / 100

Transit

Some public transit50 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable100 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable70 / 100

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Soundscore

Busy66 / 100

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Transit

Subway
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Amtrak
Commuter Rail
7 min Drive
Airport
Metro Oakland International
25 min Drive
Oakland International
Airport
San Francisco International
37 min Drive
San Francisco International

Moving to Richmond Annex, El Cerrito, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Hillside Terrace proximity to Pacific East Mall, Peppermint tree plaza, and El Cerrito Plaza. Pacific East Mall is 0.3 miles away, and Peppermint tree plaza is within a 7 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, Hillside Terrace has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 13 miles. Transit options include El Cerrito Plaza Station and El Cerrito Del Norte.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Hillside Terrace are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, Eddy Arboretum, and Blake Garden.

Airports

Living in Richmond Annex provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 25 minutes from Hillside Terrace. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 25.4 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

2 rating

Sankofa United Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

6 rating

Harding Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

4 rating

Fred T. Korematsu Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School

Grades K-8

Private

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Shu Ren International School

Grades PK-8

Private

7 rating

El Cerrito Senior High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Tilden Preparatory School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Berkeley City College

Drive: 10 min (4.8 mi)

UC Berkeley

Drive: 14 min (5.8 mi)

Contra Costa College

Drive: 9 min (6.4 mi)

Samuel Merritt University

Drive: 10 min (7.4 mi)

About Hillside Terrace

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Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment!*Laundry on-site*

• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• Large living/dining...
area
• Open and comfortable kitchen
• Great natural lighting
• Ample closet space
• Bathtub
• Laundry on-site

- Well-located with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor spaces. Just minutes from El Cerrito Plaza, offering a variety of stores, cafés, and everyday conveniences.

- Close to Central Park, a great spot for walking, relaxing, and outdoor activities.

- The property also enjoys quick access to major routes like Interstate 80, making commuting to nearby cities like Berkeley and Oakland simple and convenient.

** A great balance of accessibility, shopping, and outdoor living. **

*Laundry on-site
*Parking

1 year lease

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* 650 approx Credit Score
* 2.5x Income/rent

**As property owners or managers, we do not discriminate in the rental of property based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.**

**Pricing and leasing incentives are subject to daily change based on market conditions and availability.**

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