Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA from $700 (24 Rentals)
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Cerritos, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cerritos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cerritos Studio Apartments | $2,529 | $1,350 | $5,703 |
Cerritos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $750 | $4,441 |
Cerritos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,844 | $1,750 | $6,737 |
Cerritos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $2,295 | $4,300 |
Cerritos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 |
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Cheapest Available Cerritos Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cerritos, CA is a Studio unit found at Caribe in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,550. Bellflower Senior Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerritos apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Caribe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Bellflower Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Tower Bellflower | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+ | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Cypress Pointe Senior Community | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA and Nearby
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cerritos area is the $2.21 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Norwalk Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Cerritos apartment is the 2BD/1.5 BA Model at Cornuta Pines Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cerritos apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Norwalk Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
Cornuta Pines Apartments | 2BD/1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
15327 Woodruff Pl | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Coral Pines Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
Claretta Avenue Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA Includes 2 Parking Spaces | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Brentwood Apartments | 2BR/1.5 BA Upstairs | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.72 |
Lakewood Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Casa Monterey | 1 Bed 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Bellflower Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Getting Around Cerritos, CA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
2 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cerritos Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cerritos?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cerritos is at Caribe listed at $1,550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cerritos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cerritos Apartment is $1,600 at Bellflower Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cerritos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cerritos is starting from $1,995 at Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cerritos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cerritos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vicino Apartments and starts from $2,973.
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