
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA from $1,000 (123 Rentals)
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Cypress Park Senior Community

Olive Tree

Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing

Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+

9719 Priscilla St

Bellflower Senior Apartments

La Paloma

Casa Royale

5822 Kingman Ave, Unit H
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Villa Buena

Cypress Pointe Senior Community

Boardwalk & Park Place

Woodruff Village

Cornuta Apartments

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Buena Sands Apartments

16141 Eucalyptus Ave

Belmont Place - Senior Community

Somerset plaza
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Hawaiian Terrace Senior Apartments

Plantation Apartments

Casa Monterey

Stoneridge Apartments

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Villa La Paz

Norwalk Village

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Carlton Park Apartments

Buena Capri Apartments

6742 Western Ave, Unit 7

12046 Chesterton St, Unit A

12648 Paddison Ave

Northwind Apartments

Executive Park Apartments

14811 La Capelle Rd
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New Brittany Terrace

San Antonio Gardens Senior Apartments 62+

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16236 Cornuta Apartments

8439 San Clemente Way

Tower Bellflower

Seasons II Senior Apartment Homes

Tally Ho Apartments

Casitas Alondra

18703-18711 Grayland Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cerritos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos Studio Apartments | $2,087 | $1,450 | $2,703 |
| Cerritos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,400 | $3,720 |
| Cerritos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $1,875 | $4,140 |
| Cerritos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $2,905 | $4,178 |
| Cerritos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,490 | $4,490 | $4,490 |
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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 Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,499. Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+ | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Bellflower Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| La Paloma | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Casa Royale | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Capri Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Villa Buena | Los Olivos - Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Boardwalk & Park Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 478 HUNT PK | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Woodruff Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cerritos area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 16141 Eucalyptus Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Cerritos apartment is the Sunlit Corner Model at Char-Belle Apartments starting at $3,615 with a $2.59 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16141 Eucalyptus Ave | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Char-Belle Apartments | Sunlit Corner | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
| 15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 7 | 15116 Studebaker Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Cornuta Pines Apartments | 2BD/1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
| Woodruff Place | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Casa Monterey | 2 Bed 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| La Ter Apartment | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Park Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Courtney Properties | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Villa Tuscany Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upstairs Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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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 16141 Eucalyptus Ave and starts from $2,995.
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