Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lakewood Estates Neighborhood of Cerritos, CA from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Lakewood Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakewood Estates area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodruff Apartments priced from $850. Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Lakewood Estates apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodruff Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$850
Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior HousingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499
Pepper Pines0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood Estates, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood Estates 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 Lakewood Estates 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 Lakewood Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
Char-Belle ApartmentsSunlit Corner3BR,1.5BA$2.59
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Casa Monterey2 Bed 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.25
Vio Cerritos2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.59
Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.56
Park Montair2 + 2 Up2BR,2BA$2.63
Cedar Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.37
18103 Arline Ave, Unit B18103 Arline Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
16131 Eucalyptus Ave1x11BR,1BA$2.18

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Lakewood Estates, Cerritos, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood Estates?

There are currently 480 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood Estates, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,490. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood Estates ranging from $1,000 to $4,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakewood Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakewood Estates ranges from $1,000 to $4,895 with an average monthly rent of $3,376.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lakewood Estates?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lakewood Estates range from $2,770 to $4,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,490.

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