Cheap Homes for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of El Cerrito, CA from $2,200 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Plaza area of El Cerrito.

property at 5728 Alameda Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5728 Alameda Ave

RichmondCA94804

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property at 555 Pierce St

$2,500 - $3,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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555 Pierce St

AlbanyCA94706
property at 555 Pierce St

$2,800

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$2,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

555 Pierce St, Unit 942

555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $4.04 price per square foot 34 Arlington Ave Model at 34 Arlington Ave, Unit The Arlington in the in the El Cerrito Hills neighborhood starting from $4,850. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
34 Arlington Ave, Unit The Arlington34 Arlington Ave2BR,2BA$4.04
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Metro 5101A1BR,1BA$3.39
Cerrito Vista2BD, 1BTH A2BR,1BA$3.75
5235 Panama Ave, Unit 52355235 Panama Ave2BR,1BA$3.21
Hillside Terrace2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.14
5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B5824 Tehama Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Plaza?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $6,037. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plaza ranging from $2,200 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plaza?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plaza ranges from $2,200 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,725.

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