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

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New Brittany Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

New Brittany Terrace

11223 Ferina StNorwalk, CA 90650
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Harmony Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Park

7252-7272 Melrose StBuena Park, CA 90621
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Tally Ho Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tally Ho Apartments

10522 Artesia BlvdBellflower, CA 90706
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Casitas Alondra
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casitas Alondra

10132-10136 Alondra BlvdBellflower, CA 90706

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Casa Royale
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Royale

16113 Woodruff AveBellflower, CA 90706
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16251 Woodruff Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

16251 Woodruff Ave

16251 Woodruff AveBellflower, CA 90706
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15522 Woodruff Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

15522 Woodruff Ave.

15522-15524 Woodruff AveBellflower, CA 90706
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6050 Kingman Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6050 Kingman Ave

6050 Kingman AveBuena Park, CA 90621
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Ramona Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Park Apartments

9900 Ramona StBellflower, CA 90706
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12159-12163 Walnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

12159-12163 Walnut St

12159-12163 Walnut StNorwalk, CA 90650
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Woodruff Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodruff Apartments

17701 Woodruff AveBellflower, CA 90706
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Cerritos, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CaribeStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
Tower BellflowerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,640
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Cypress Pointe Senior CommunityPlan A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Norwalk ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
15327 Woodruff Pl2x22BR,2BA$2.32
Coral Pines Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Claretta Avenue Apartments2BR/ 1BA Includes 2 Parking Spaces2BR,1BA$2.50
Brentwood Apartments2BR/1.5 BA Upstairs2BR,1.5BA$2.72
Lakewood Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.77
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.33
Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.64
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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

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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