
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA (124 Rentals)


Metro 510

Civic Plaza Apartments

6500 Donal Ave

6605-6605 Moeser Ln

1337 Liberty

6426 Waldo Ave

6021-6027 El Dorado St

762-764 Norvell St

3318 Yosemite Ave
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1033 Ranchito Ct

6541 Moeser Ln

2927 Carlson Blvd

531 Lexington Ave

737-739 Liberty St

414 Kearney St

6501 Manila Ave

3028-3030 Carlson Blvd

6719 Portola Dr

929 Liberty St
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545 Elm St

3218 Yosemite Ave

605-607 Liberty St

6401 Fairmount Ave

5900 San Diego St

Bon Aire

936-942 Lexington Ave

623 Kearney St

5849 Avilla St

6511 Central Ave
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5809 Lassen St

1255 Liberty St

725 Kearney St

3227 Yosemite Ave

6520 Manila Ave

743 Liberty St

3406 Santa Clara Ave

614 Lexington Ave

5920 San Diego St

3336 Belmont Ave
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438 Everett St

6531 Liberty St

500-504 Kearney St

6431 Stockton Ave

820 Lexington Ave

539 Everett St

1015 Liberty St

544 Lexington Ave

3344-3346 Yosemite Ave

1343 Liberty St
Plaza, El Cerrito, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plaza?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Studio Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $1,850 | $3,595 |
| Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $2,250 | $4,000 |
| Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $2,950 | $4,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Largest Available Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Plaza area of San Francisco, CA is found at The Village at Town Center and is listed at 710 square feet . Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Town Center | The Siena | 710 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 678 Sq Ft | $2,475 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 674 Sq Ft | $2,175 |
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 500 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
Cheapest Available Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Plaza of San Francisco, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,850 at 6500 Donal Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Plaza is currently $2,657. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,850 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | $2,175 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Siena | $2,420 |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,475 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePlaza, El Cerrito, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Plaza, El Cerrito, CA
Harding Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Plaza Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Plaza Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Plaza is $2,657.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Plaza Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Plaza is a 710 square feet unit at The Village at Town Center.
What is the average size for Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Plaza is currently 662 sq ft.
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