Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $2,290 (93 Rentals)

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6500 Central
2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 Central

6500 Central AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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840 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

840 Lexington Ave

840 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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3234 Yosemite Ave
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3234 Yosemite Ave

3234 Yosemite AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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Bon Aire
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Aire

939 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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545 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

545 Elm St

545 Elm StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6534 Stockton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6534 Stockton Ave

6534 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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3218 Yosemite Ave
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3218 Yosemite Ave

3218 Yosemite AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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544 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

544 Lexington Ave

544 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6612 Schmidt Ln
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6612 Schmidt Ln

6612 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6520 Manila Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6520 Manila Ave

6520 Manila AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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906 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

906 Liberty St

906 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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611 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

611 Lexington Ave

611 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6026 El Dorado St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6026 El Dorado St

6026 El Dorado StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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435 Liberty St
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435 Liberty St

435 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6531 Liberty St
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6531 Liberty St

6531 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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539 Everett St
2 Bedroom Apartments

539 Everett St

539 Everett StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1230 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1230 Liberty St

1230 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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519 Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

519 Oak St

519 Oak StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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5732 Central Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5732 Central Ave

5732 Central AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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6511 Central Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6511 Central Ave

6511 Central AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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554 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

554 Liberty St

554 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6900 Stockton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6900 Stockton Ave

6900 Stockton AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1015 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Liberty St

1015 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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540 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

540 Lexington Ave

540 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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851 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

851 Liberty St

851 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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512 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

512 Liberty St

512 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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520 Lexington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Lexington Ave

520 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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6618 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6618 Lincoln Ave

6618 Lincoln AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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5630 San Diego St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5630 San Diego St

5630 San Diego StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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6541 Moeser Ln
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6541 Moeser Ln

6541 Moeser LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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555 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

555 Liberty St

555 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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3227 Yosemite Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3227 Yosemite Ave

3227 Yosemite AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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3336 Belmont Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3336 Belmont Ave

3336 Belmont AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Plaza, El Cerrito, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Apartment is $2,290 at Civic Plaza Apartments.

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 $2,290 at Civic Plaza Apartments.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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