Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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property at 5701 E Los Arcos St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 9

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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4786 E Malta St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4786 E Malta St

4786 E Malta StLong Beach, CA 90815
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Granada Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

5101 E Anaheim StLong Beach, CA 90804
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1740 Park Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1740 Park Avenue

1740 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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5401 E Anaheim Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5401 E Anaheim Rd

5401 E Anaheim RdLong 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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11500 E 215th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11500 E 215th St

11500 E 215th StLakewood, CA 90715

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 2 Beds unit found at Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments priced from $1,895. Pacific View Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Plaza apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments1BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,895
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,975
11500 E 215th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Tuscany Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2,295
Park Apartments1 bed x 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295
1740 Park Avenue1 Bd / 1 Ba - Downstairs1BR,1BA$2,295
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 3+23BR,2BA$2,395
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan D1BR,1BA$2,557
Patio Gardens2 x 1 Flat2BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $3.55 price per square foot Plan F Model at Park Avenue Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,638. The second greatest value Plaza apartment is the 2 x 1.5 Townhome Model at Patio Gardens starting at $2,845 with a $2.81 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 F2BR,2BA$3.55
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan D1BR,1BA$3.20
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,2BA$2.78
Park Apartments1 bed x 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.06
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 1+11BR,1BA$3.21
1740 Park Avenue1 Bd / 1 Ba - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.73
Tuscany Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.75
11500 E 215th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.49
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #17

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

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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 11500 E 215th St which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Plaza costs $9,950.

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 4 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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