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property at 16626 Shenandoah Ave
$2,685

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Base Rent$2,685
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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16626 Shenandoah Ave, Unit 3

16626 Shenandoah Ave
CerritosCA90703
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property at 12145 161st St
$1,000

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12145 161st St

NorwalkCA90650
property at 12139 161st St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
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12139 161st St

NorwalkCA90650

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Vicino
$2,199 - $6,927

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Base Rent$2,199 - $6,927
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Vicino

12350 Del Amo BlvdLakewood, CA 90715
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Cheapest Available Cerritos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cerritos, CA is a Studio unit found at Alondra Palm LLC in the Norwalk neighborhood priced from $1,495. Pepper Pines in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerritos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alondra Palm LLC0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
Pepper Pines0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,495
Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior HousingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499
AcapulcoStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Clarkdale1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,785
Casa Royale1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Boardwalk & Park PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Caribe1 bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cerritos area is the $1.84 price per square foot 15116 Studebaker Rd Model at 15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 7 in the in the Norwalk neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Cerritos apartment is the 2+1 - Upstairs Model at Vio Cerritos starting at $2,586 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Lakewood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cerritos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 715116 Studebaker Rd2BR,1BA$1.84
Vio Cerritos2+1 - Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.59
5812 Western Ave2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.35
Blue Crescent Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.47
Palm St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Courtney Properties2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
16131 Eucalyptus Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.18
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.33
Alondra Palm LLC1x11BR,1BA$2.49
Cedar Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

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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 Alondra Palm LLC listed at $1,495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cerritos Apartment is $1,549 at Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing.

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 $2,000 at Walden Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cerritos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cerritos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vicino and starts from $2,906.

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