
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $2,275 (94 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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5307-5309 Columbia

1146 Washington Ave

1121 Portland Ave

785 Taft Ave

6000 Bayview Ave

6208 Huntington Ave

5304 Van Fleet Ave

634 Stannage Ave
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632 Stannage Ave

410 Evelyn Ave

401 Stannage Ave

6110 Sacramento Ave

635-639 Adams St

5835 Alameda Ave

609 Jackson St

5120 Panama Ave
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5611 Panama Ave

5234 Columbia Ave

6010 Wenk Ave

5426 Huntington Ave

5825 Bayview Ave

5844 Jefferson Ave

765 Taft St

353 Berkeley Park Blvd
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5220 Fresno Ave

5730 Bayview Ave

701-705 San Pablo Ave

6117 Fresno Ave

5844 Alameda Ave

5216 Huntington Ave

5823 Alameda Ave

5720 Bayview Ave
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407 Cornell Ave

411 Stannage 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 | $2,562 | $2,425 | $2,700 |
| Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $2,175 | $3,200 |
Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,035 | $2,275 | $4,000 |
| Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,009 | $2,950 | $6,317 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Plaza is Civic Plaza Apartments which is listed at $2,290, while the average apartment in Plaza costs $2,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plaza?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Plaza?
Cheap apartments in Plaza have an average cost of $589 which is $2,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza.
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