Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Cerritos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cerritos
$3,640/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Cerritos is $3,640 per month as of July 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,690 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cerritos
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cerritos rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cerritos, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Cerritos, CA
Average rent prices in Cerritos have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $3,070, whereas a house costs $4,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Cerritos run $3,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,805.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,910 | No Change | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $2,634 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,095 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,972 | 6% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,490 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cerritos | $3,640 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,070 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,497 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,910
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,634
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,972
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Cerritos
Average rent
$3,640
Apartments
Average rent
$3,070
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,497
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
87%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cerritos, CA is 62% higher than the median rent in Compton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,249
6%$3,600
15%$3,600
2%$1,975
10%$4,000
14%$2,800
$2,250
2%$2,495
20%$3,490
10%$2,500
1%$2,300
5%$2,510
8%Discover rentals in Cerritos, CA
3d ago
Condo for rent in Cerritos
16850 Sierra Vista Way, Cerritos, CA 90703
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cerritos
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Cerritos
4 beds
2 baths
$4,900
House for rent
Available Jul 11
2d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,260–$4,790
Apartment for rent
1h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,714–$7,308
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$4,245
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cerritos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,260–$4,790
Apartment for rent
1h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,714–$7,308
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cerritos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
10751 Andy St, Cerritos, CA 90703
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,260–$4,790
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$4,245
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,714–$7,308
Apartment for rent
8h ago
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,294–$3,492
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,895–$4,245
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,714–$7,308
Apartment for rent
8h ago
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,294–$3,492
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cerritos
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
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 $3,640 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cerritos?
Average rent prices in Cerritos have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Cerritos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cerritos is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,690 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 $146,000/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).