Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Plaza area of Long Beach.

property at 5488 E 27th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 16

5488 E 27th St

Long BeachCA90815
property at 5701 E Los Arcos St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5701 E Los Arcos St

Long BeachCA90815
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1760 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Park Ave

1760 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815

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1780 Park Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Park Ave

1780 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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5551 E 23rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5551 E 23rd St

5551 E 23rd StLong Beach, CA 90815
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1720 Park Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Park Avenue

1720 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
property at 7020 Schroll St

$1,995 - $4,195

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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7020 Schroll St

LakewoodCA90713
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Spondee Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Spondee Apartments

21032 Pioneer BlvdLakewood, CA 90715
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3601-3609 Howard Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3601-3609 Howard Ave

3601-3609 Howard AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720
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Plaza, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacific View Apartment Homes priced from $1,945. Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Plaza apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,945
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments1BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,000
Tuscany Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,483
1740 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $3.45 price per square foot Plan N Model at Park Avenue Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,313. The second greatest value Plaza apartment is the Plan H Model at Beverly Plaza Apartments starting at $4,260 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Los Altos 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.
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan N3BR,2BA$3.45
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan H1BR,1.5BA$3.71
Los Alamitos Luxury Apartments2B - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.62
10676 Walnut St, Unit 1067610676 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$2.78
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Ascent Apartment Homes2/1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$3.33
Lakewood Colony ApartmentsFully renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath cozy apartment...2BR,2BA$2.72
1740 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$3.06
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.16
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #12

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plaza?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plaza is at Pacific View Apartment Homes listed at $1,945.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Apartment is $2,120 at Pacific View Apartment Homes.

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 $2,000 at Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Avenue Apartments and starts from $4,149.

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