Cheap Homes for Rent in Plaza Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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property at 5701 E Los Arcos St

$1,500

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$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

5701 E Los Arcos St

Long BeachCA90815

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property at 2307 Canehill Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2307 Canehill Ave, Unit A, Unit A

2307 Canehill Ave
Long BeachCA90815

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 $1,910. 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$1,910
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments1BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,000
Patio Gardens2 x 1 Flat2BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza area is the $3.71 price per square foot 2B - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Los Alamitos Luxury Apartments in the in the Royal Oak neighborhood starting from $3,993. 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.
Los Alamitos Luxury Apartments2B - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.71
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Ascent Apartment Homes(R) 2+22BR,2BA$2.75
Lakewood Colony ApartmentsFully renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath cozy apartment...2BR,2BA$2.72
1720 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$3.27
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,2BA$3.15
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plaza, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #9

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 Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Plaza?

There are currently 210 Apartments for Rent in Plaza, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,795 to $4,195. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plaza ranging from $1,275 to $6,400.

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 $1,275 to $6,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,494.

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