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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 $1,400 (10 Rentals)
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Mayfair Station
11600 San Pablo 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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929 Liberty St, Unit 929
929 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1201 Liberty Apartments
1201 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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350 Berkeley Park Blvd
KensingtonCA94707
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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 | $2,139 | $1,905 | $2,700 |
| Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,995 | $3,200 |
| Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $2,250 | $4,000 |
| Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,220 | $2,850 | $6,595 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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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 Studio unit found at The Village at Town Center priced from $1,905. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Mayfair Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,067 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $2.85 price per square foot 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Plaza apartment is the 3301 Santa Clara Ave Model at 3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,595 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Midtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 1 | 3301 Santa Clara Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| 5303 Panama Ave, Unit 5303 | 5303 Panama Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Metro 510 | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Mayfair Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 929 Liberty St, Unit 929 | 929 Liberty St | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
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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 $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Plaza is Mayfair Station which is listed at $2,067, while the average apartment in Plaza costs $3,990.
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 20 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 $1,294 which is $2,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza.
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