Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Cerritos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cerritos
$3,610/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Cerritos is $3,610 per month as of May 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,660 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cerritos
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cerritos rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cerritos, CA
Average rent prices in Cerritos have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cerritos, CA
Rent prices in Cerritos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cerritos is $3,064, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cerritos run $3,044 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,708.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,962 | 1% |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $2,255 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,345 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,075 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,850 | 5% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cerritos | $3,610 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,064 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,737 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,255
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,345
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,075
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
Cerritos
Average rent
$3,610
Apartments
Average rent
$3,064
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,737
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cerritos, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Cerritos, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cerritos and Compton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cerritos
85%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cerritos, CA is 57% higher than the median rent in Compton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
1%$2,995
6%$3,400
7%$1,850
3%$3,150
2%$2,600
6%$2,000
15%$2,688
12%$3,555
15%$2,050
10%$2,247
2%$2,500
5%Discover rentals in Cerritos, CA
1d ago
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,192–$3,392
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cerritos
18316 Santana Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
17016 Leslie Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
5 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
11144 Jerry Pl, Cerritos, CA 90703
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
$5,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
13509 Destino St, Cerritos, CA 90703
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,640–$4,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$6,727
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,640–$4,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$6,727
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
10751 Andy St, Cerritos, CA 90703
3 beds
2 baths
$4,195
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available May 9
12h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,640–$4,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,760–$3,640
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$6,727
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,760–$3,640
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available May 9
12h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
2 beds
2 baths
$4,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,192–$3,392
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cerritos, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cerritos rental market.
How much is rent in Cerritos?
The average rent in Cerritos is $3,610 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cerritos?
Average rent prices in Cerritos have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Cerritos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cerritos is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,660 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cerritos?
To comfortably afford rent in Cerritos, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cerritos?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cerritos, CA is $2,957, while a 2-bedroom apartment typically rents for $3,550.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).