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The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)
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6401 Fairmount Ave, Unit #2 1-BD 1-BTH
6401 Fairmount AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Cerrito Vista Apartments
10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Civic Plaza Apartments
10944 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Mayfair Station
11600 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1201 Liberty Apartments
1201 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Margaret Hall
1717 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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Plaza, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plaza?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Studio Apartments | $2,255 | $1,905 | $2,700 |
| Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $810 | $3,200 |
| Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,049 | $2,250 | $4,000 |
| Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $2,850 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Plaza, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Plaza, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Plaza, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Plaza Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Cheapest Available Plaza Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1530 Henry Street priced from $810. Cerrito Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Plaza apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1530 Henry Street | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Bella | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $3.23 price per square foot 2C Model at Metro 510 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Plaza apartment is the 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Del Norte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 510 | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 5849 El Dorado Ave | 5849 El Dorado Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Bella | Studio ,1BA | $5.01 |
| 1530 Henry Street | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
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Best Local Schools in Plaza, El Cerrito, CA
Harding Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-6 (475)
5 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Plaza, El Cerrito, CA
Harding Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-6 (475)
5 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Plaza?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plaza is under $3,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Plaza is 1530 Henry Street which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Plaza costs $3,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plaza?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 409 regular apartments in Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Plaza?
Cheap apartments in Plaza have an average cost of $1,026 which is $2,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza.
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