Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA from $1,000 (146 Rentals)

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property at 12145 161st St

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12145 161st St

NorwalkCA90650
property at 14821 Dalwood Ave

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14821 Dalwood Ave

NorwalkCA90650

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property at 9524 Mayne St

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9524 Mayne St

BellflowerCA90706

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Cerritos, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cerritos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cerritos, CA is a Studio unit found at Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,499. Pepper Pines in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerritos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior HousingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499
Pepper Pines0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,500
CaribeStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Cedar Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
BF62061BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Acapulco1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,725
La Paloma1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Clarkdale1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cerritos area is the $2.59 price per square foot Sunlit Corner Model at Char-Belle Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,615. The second greatest value Cerritos apartment is the 15116 Studebaker Rd Model at 15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 7 starting at $2,300 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Norwalk 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.
Char-Belle ApartmentsSunlit Corner3BR,1.5BA$2.59
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 715116 Studebaker Rd2BR,1BA$1.84
Vio Cerritos2+1 - Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.59
Palm St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Courtney Properties2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.14
18103 Arline Ave, Unit B18103 Arline Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
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$2.53

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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 Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing listed at $1,499.

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 $1,895 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 and starts from $2,913.

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