
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA (127 Rentals)


Metro 510

Civic Plaza Apartments

Cerrito Vista

6500 Donal Ave

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6401 Fairmount Ave

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6021 El Dorado St, Unit NA, Unit NA

733 Balra Dr

5921 Central Ave

6605-6605 Moeser Ln
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Bon Aire

936-942 Lexington Ave

414 Kearney St

5630 San Diego St

6021-6027 El Dorado St

762-764 Norvell St

3318 Yosemite Ave

1033 Ranchito Ct

6541 Moeser Ln
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2927 Carlson Blvd

531 Lexington Ave

737-739 Liberty St

6501 Manila Ave

545 Elm St

3028-3030 Carlson Blvd

6719 Portola Dr

929 Liberty St

3218 Yosemite Ave

605-607 Liberty St
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5900 San Diego St

623 Kearney St

6426 Waldo Ave

1255 Liberty St

725 Kearney St

3227 Yosemite Ave

6520 Manila Ave

743 Liberty St

3406 Santa Clara Ave

614 Lexington Ave
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5849 Avilla St

6511 Central Ave

5809 Lassen St

5920 San Diego St

3336 Belmont Ave

438 Everett St

6531 Liberty St

820 Lexington Ave

500-504 Kearney St

6431 Stockton Ave
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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 | $2,238 | $2,084 | $2,700 |
Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,850 | $3,200 |
| Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,121 | $2,290 | $4,000 |
| Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 127 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 Civic Plaza Apartments and is listed at 674 square feet priced from $2,175. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 674 Sq Ft | $2,175 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Galleria | 671 Sq Ft | $2,390 |
| Cerrito Vista | 1BD, 1BTH A | 614 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| 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 $2,491. 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 Galleria | $2,390 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePlaza, El Cerrito, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $2,491.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Plaza Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Plaza is a 674 square feet unit starting from $2,175 at Civic Plaza Apartments.
What is the average size for Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Plaza is currently 704 sq ft.
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