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8415 San Carlos Way

Buena ParkCA90620

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New Brittany Terrace

11223 Ferina StNorwalk, CA 90650
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Tower Bellflower

9720 Flower StBellflower, CA 90706
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10522 Artesia BlvdBellflower, 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 Bellflower Friendship Manor 55 yrs+ Community in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,399. Caribe in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerritos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellflower Friendship Manor 55 yrs+ CommunityStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,399
CaribeStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
La Paloma1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Los Arboles ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,772
Casa Royale1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Boardwalk & Park PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
478 HUNT PK1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
Tropical BreezeStudio Upstairs Utilities IncludedStudio,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA and Nearby

As of April 29, 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 Three Bedroom Model at Norwalk Village starting at $3,500 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
Norwalk VillageThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.59
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 715116 Studebaker Rd2BR,1BA$1.84
Villa Tuscany Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$2.66
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Park Montair2 + 2 Up2BR,2BA$2.63
Puerta Madera2 Bed/ 2 Bath- Upstairs2BR,2BA$2.63
Park Ridge Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Casa WalkerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.33

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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 55 yrs+ Community listed at $1,399.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cerritos Apartment is $1,449 at Bellflower Friendship Manor 55 yrs+ Community.

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 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 Villa Tuscany Apartments and starts from $2,950.

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