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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 1 Bed unit found at Tower Bellflower in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,640. Alondra Palm LLC in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerritos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tower BellflowerOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,640
Alondra Palm LLC0x1Studio,1BA$1,650
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
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 September 18, 2025 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 Townhouse C Model at Cypress Cape Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the North of Katella 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
Cypress Cape ApartmentsTownhouse C3BR,2BA$2.06
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Sherwood Apartments22B2BR,2BA$2.73
Park Montair2 + 2 Up2BR,2BA$2.63
6041 Fullerton Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.50
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.20
9502 Walker St, Unit 49502 Walker St2BR,2BA$2.62
Acapulco1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
16130 Eucalyptus Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cerritos

What type of rentals are currently available in Cerritos?

There are currently 1019 Apartments for Rent in Cerritos, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $4,274. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cerritos ranging from $1,000 to $8,000.

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 $1,000 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,110.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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