Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 11, 2026
Average rent in
Cerritos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cerritos
$3,097/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Cerritos is $3,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,197 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cerritos
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $3,056, whereas a house costs $3,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Cerritos run $2,910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,285.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,910 | 3% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,375 |  1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,897 | 3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,400 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cerritos | $3,097 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,056 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,997 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,910
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Cerritos
Average rent
$3,097
Apartments
Average rent
$3,056
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,997
Last 30 days
12%
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
63%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cerritos, CA is 29% higher than the median rent in Compton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,395
6%$2,928
2%$3,147
20%$1,800
14%$2,703
1%$2,800
3%$1,995
7%$2,445
7%$3,151
18%$2,542
12%$2,500
5%$2,387
14%Discover rentals in Cerritos, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cerritos
12526 Cuesta Dr, Cerritos, CA 90703
3 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
19718 Mapes Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
40m ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,847–$7,189
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd #3814A, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,230
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,880–$3,975
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 30
4d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd #3814A, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,230
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
40m ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,847–$7,189
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
2 beds
1 bath
$2,684
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 16
17h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,880–$3,975
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 30
4d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd #3814A, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,450–$4,230
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Price dropped $125Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 30
40m ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,847–$7,189
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $3,097 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cerritos?
Average rent prices in Cerritos have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Cerritos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cerritos is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,197 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 $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).