Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Cerritos, Cerritos, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Cerritos

$3,643/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cerritos is $3,643 per month as of June 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,693 more per month.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cerritos

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cerritos rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cerritos, Cerritos, CA

Average rent prices in Cerritos have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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, Cerritos, CA

Rent prices in Cerritos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cerritos is $3,077, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cerritos run $3,059 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,781.

Listings

Studio

$2,015

2%

20%

1 bedroom

$2,800

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,605

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,985

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,490

2%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,015

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,605

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,985

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,490

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cerritos, 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, Cerritos, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Cerritos and Artesia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cerritos

Median rent price$3,643
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cerritos, Cerritos, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Artesia, Artesia, CA.

Discover rentals in Cerritos, Cerritos, CA

Vio Cerritos - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Vio Cerritos

18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,195–$3,392

Apartment for rent

13355 Ridgecrest Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cerritos

Single Family Residence - Cerritos, CA

13355 Ridgecrest Ln, Cerritos, CA 90703

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent

13053 Caravel St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cerritos

House for rent

17631 Mapes Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Cerritos

Single Family Residence - Cerritos, CA

17631 Mapes Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cerritos, Cerritos, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cerritos rental market.

How much is rent in Cerritos?

The average rent in Cerritos is $3,643 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cerritos?

Average rent prices in Cerritos have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,693 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.

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).

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