Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (34 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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Granada Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

5101 E Anaheim StLong Beach, CA 90804
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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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5401 E Anaheim Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5401 E Anaheim Rd

5401 E Anaheim RdLong Beach, CA 90815
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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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Park Villa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villa

1741-1761 Park AveLong 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
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3622 Howard Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3622 Howard Ave

3622 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 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 $1,910. 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$1,910
Tuscany Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2,295
11500 E 215th St2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,495
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 2+22BR,2BA$2,550
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,578
Patio Gardens2 x 1 Flat2BR,1BA$2,595
Lakewood Colony ApartmentsFully renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath cozy apartment...2BR,2BA$2,650
1720 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,695
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan D1BR,1BA$2,833

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Bixby Hill Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Plaza apartment is the Plan E Model at Beverly Plaza Apartments starting at $4,860 with a $3.65 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.
Bixby Hill Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$3.06
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan E3BR,2BA$3.65
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 2+22BR,2BA$2.55
Lakewood Colony ApartmentsFully renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath cozy apartment...2BR,2BA$2.72
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.12
1720 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$3.27
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,2BA$2.78
11500 E 215th St2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.52
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.64

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #12

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 $1,985 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 $1,895 at Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments.

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