Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments priced from $1,850. Pacific View Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,915. Here are the most affordable Plaza apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,915
1720 Park Avenue1 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $3.16 price per square foot Plan B Model at Beverly Plaza Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,110. The second greatest value Plaza apartment is the 3B - 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Los Alamitos Luxury Apartments starting at $4,499 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the Royal Oak 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.
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan B3BR,2BA$3.16
Los Alamitos Luxury Apartments3B - 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3.51
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan N3BR,2BA$2.94
Bixby Hill Apartments1 Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
5308 E Anaheim Rd, Unit 5310 East Anaheim Rd.5308 E Anaheim Rd2BR,1BA$2.45
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Ascent Apartment Homes1/1 No W/D1BR,1BA$3.35
1720 Park Avenue1 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs1BR,1BA$3.35
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.34
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #13

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Apartment is $1,850 at Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments.

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 $2,595 at Patio Gardens.

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 $3,607.

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