237 Colusa Ave
El CerritoCA94530
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,700 (21 Rentals)
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6501 Donal Ave
El CerritoCA94530
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6500 Donal Ave
6500-6501 Donal AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
938 Kearney St
El CerritoCA94530
733 Balra Dr
El CerritoCA94530
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$2,150
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6021 El Dorado St, Unit NA, Unit NA
6021 El Dorado 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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5921 Central Ave
El CerritoCA94530
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$2,425 - $4,600Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
Metro 510
510-512 El Cerrito PlzEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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$2,450 - $3,220Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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$2,495 - $2,600
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6401 Fairmount Ave
6401 Fairmount AveEl 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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$2,500 - $2,9502 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1401 Liberty St
1401 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
6605-6605 Moeser Ln
El CerritoCA94530
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1 Bedroom Apartments
535 Liberty St
535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Cerrito Vista
10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
555 Pierce St, Unit #1134, Unit #1134
555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706
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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit Inlaw
5819 Bayview AveRichmond, CA 94804
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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit, Unit In law unit
5819 Bayview AveRichmond, CA 94804
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411 Stannage Ave
411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
La Cha Farrel
409 Evelyn AveAlbany, CA 94706
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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 | $2,466 | $1,850 | $3,200 |
| Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,083 | $2,290 | $4,000 |
| Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,057 | $2,950 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Plaza Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 6500 Donal Ave priced from $1,850. La Cha Farrel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Plaza apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| La Cha Farrel | studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| Cerrito Vista | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $2.05 price per square foot 5819 Bayview Ave Model at 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Plaza apartment is the 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit | 5819 Bayview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Cobblestone | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 6401 Fairmount Ave | 6401 Fairmount Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| La Cha Farrel | studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| Cerrito Vista | 1BD, 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 6021 El Dorado St, Unit NA | 6021 El Dorado St | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
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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 6500 Donal Ave which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Plaza costs $3,725.
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 1 regular apartments in Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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