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Plaza, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA

As of April 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 13301 Santa Clara Ave2BR,1BA$2.65
1634 MilviaThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$4.17
5303 Panama Ave, Unit 53035303 Panama Ave2BR,1BA$2.82
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
Metro 5101C1BR,1BA$3.43
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23
929 Liberty St, Unit 929929 Liberty St1BR,1BA$3.67
Hopkins Park ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.59
Cerrito Vista Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Plaza?

There are currently 320 Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,831 to $6,595. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plaza ranging from $1,600 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plaza?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plaza ranges from $1,600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,749.

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