
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Plaza area of El Cerrito.


Cerrito Vista Apartments

Mayfair Station

Civic Plaza Apartments

1201 Liberty Apartments

1401 Liberty St

5815 Alameda Ave, Unit 5815

Hopkins Park Apartments

Margaret Hall
Plaza, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plaza?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Plaza Studio Apartments | $2,256 | $1,905 | $2,700 |
Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,995 | $3,200 |
Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $2,250 | $4,000 |
Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $2,850 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 12 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 Cerrito Vista Apartments priced from $2,000. The Village at Town Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,165. Here are the most affordable Plaza apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cerrito Vista Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Village at Town Center | The Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $2,165 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Upstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA
As of March 15, 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 Three Bedroom Model at 1634 Milvia starting at $3,900 with a $4.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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. |
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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 |
Metro 510 | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
5849 El Dorado Ave | 5849 El Dorado Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
6401 Fairmount Ave, Unit #8 2-BD 1-BTH | 6401 Fairmount Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
The Village at Town Center | The Naples | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
Cerrito Vista Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 |
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Best Local Schools in Plaza, El Cerrito, CA
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Best Local Schools in Plaza, El Cerrito, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plaza?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plaza is at Cerrito Vista Apartments listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Apartment is $2,165 at The Village at Town Center.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plaza Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plaza is starting from $2,250 at 1201 Liberty Apartments.
What is the most affordable Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1201 Liberty Apartments and starts from $2,850.
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