
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $1,795 (134 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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5700 El Dorado Ave

202-204 Behrens St

6541 Moeser Ln

3115 Yosemite Ave

762-764 Norvell St

737-739 Liberty St

3336 Belmont Ave

5849 Avilla St

555 Liberty St
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3227 Yosemite Ave

3225 Santa Clara Ave

500-504 Kearney St

535 Liberty St

Cerrito Vista

Casa Nido

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Hillside Terrace

1331 Liberty St

Ohlone Gardens
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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit

420 Cornell Ave

Gateview at Albany Hill Condos

5307-5309 Columbia

845 San Carlos Ave

5301 San Jose Ave

1146 Washington Ave

1121 Portland Ave

737 Adams St
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785 Taft Ave

6000 Bayview Ave

401 Stannage Ave

6208 Huntington Ave

634 Stannage Ave

6110 Sacramento Ave

410 Evelyn Ave

1525 Solano Ave

5304 Van Fleet Ave

635-639 Adams St
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5835 Alameda Ave

821 Kains Ave

632 Stannage Ave

2013 Santa Clara St

6117 Orchard Ave

2523 San Joaquin Ave

1074 S 57th St

5120 Panama Ave

609 Jackson St

1000 Washington 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 |
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There are currently 134 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 911 Lexington which is listed at $2,150, 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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