Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA (324 Rentals)

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$2,554Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 9

The Village at Town Center

6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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$2,425 - $4,600Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Metro 510

510-512 El Cerrito PlzEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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$2,500 - $3,2502 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1201 Liberty Apartments

1201 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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$2,175 - $2,5151 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Civic Plaza Apartments

10944 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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$2,500 - $2,9502 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1401 Liberty St

1401 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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$1,850

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

5930 Avila St, Unit Avila

5930 Avila StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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$6,037

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3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1

7323 Waldo Ln, Unit SI ID1545793P

7323 Waldo LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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$2,245

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1216 Liberty St

El CerritoCA94530

$2,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

6534 Stockton Ave

El CerritoCA94530

$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

5921 Central Ave

El CerritoCA94530

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$4,850

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34 Arlington Ave, Unit The Arlington

34 Arlington AveKensington, CA 94707

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B

5824 Tehama AveRichmond, CA 94804

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$2,500

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5235 Panama Ave, Unit 5235

5235 Panama AveRichmond, CA 94804

$3,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

511 Pomona Avenue

AlbanyCA94706

$2,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

555 Pierce St, Unit 942

555 Pierce St

AlbanyCA94706

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5728 Alameda Ave

RichmondCA94804

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$2,5002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

5819 Bayview Ave, Unit Inlaw

5819 Bayview AveRichmond, CA 94804

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$3,200

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535 Pierce St, Unit 5109

535 Pierce St

AlbanyCA94706

$2,500 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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555 Pierce StAlbany, CA 94706

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539 Everett St

539 Everett StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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1 Bedroom Apartments

438 Everett St

438 Everett StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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552 Elm St

552 Elm StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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6511 Central AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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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	$2,562	$2,425	$2,700
Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,594	$2,100	$3,200
Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,059	$1,850	$4,850
Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,997	$2,950	$6,037

How much does it cost to rent a home in Plaza?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
2 Bedroom Homes	$2,950	$2,200	$3,600

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Harding Elementary

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Public School - Grades K-5 (481)

6 out of 10

El Cerrito Senior High School

West Contra Costa Unified School District

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1460)

7 out of 10

Albany Middle

Albany City Unified School District

Public School - Grades 6-8 (911)

9 out of 10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Plaza area of El Cerrito, CA?

As of today, July 30, 2026, there are currently 324 available Plaza apartments priced from $1,850 to $6,037, with an average monthly rent of $3,060.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Plaza Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Plaza ranges from $2,100 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,594.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Plaza cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Plaza range from $1,850 to $4,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,059.

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