Cheap Homes for Rent in Cerritos, CA from $1,850 (13 Rentals)

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property at 17888 Alburtis Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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17888 Alburtis Ave, Unit A105

17888 Alburtis Ave
ArtesiaCA90701
property at 11925 168th St

$2,200

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11925 168th St

ArtesiaCA90701

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property at 13647 Darvalle St

$2,499

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13647 Darvalle St

CerritosCA90703

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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
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
BF62061BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cerritos area is the $2.59 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Norwalk Village in the in the Norwalk neighborhood starting from $3,500. 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.
Norwalk VillageThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.59
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 715116 Studebaker Rd2BR,1BA$1.84
Cornuta Pines Apartments3BD/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.63
Blue Crescent Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.47
Somerset plaza2x12BR,1BA$2.66
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
16141 Eucalyptus Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47

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Cerritos, CA
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Ranked #771

in US Census Population by City

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What type of rentals are currently available in Cerritos?

There are currently 1024 Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $4,240. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cerritos ranging from $1,850 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cerritos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cerritos ranges from $1,850 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,866.

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