Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Cerritos, Cerritos, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cerritos
$3,317/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Cerritos is $3,317 per month as of September 2026. This is 75% above the national average rent, or $1,417 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cerritos
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cerritos rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cerritos, Cerritos, CA
Average rent prices in Cerritos have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $3,093, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Cerritos run $3,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,075 | No Change | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,610 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,647 |  4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,150 | 6% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Artesia | $2,675 | |
Cypress | $2,895 | |
Eastern Lakewood | $2,850 | |
Imperial Estates | $2,990 | |
La Palma | $2,637 | |
Santa Fe Springs | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,093 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,996 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,610
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,647
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
Artesia
Average rent
$2,675
Cypress
Average rent
$2,895
Eastern Lakewood
Average rent
$2,850
Imperial Estates
Average rent
$2,990
La Palma
Average rent
$2,637
Santa Fe Springs
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$3,093
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,996
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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
75%higher than the national median
41%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cerritos, Cerritos, CA is 24% higher than the median rent in Artesia, Artesia, CA.
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Discover rentals in Cerritos, Cerritos, CA
3d ago
House for rent in Cerritos
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cerritos
16626 Shenandoah Ave #0, Cerritos, CA 90703
2 beds
1 bath
$2,685
Condo for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cerritos
12526 Cuesta Dr, Cerritos, CA 90703
3 beds
1 bath
$3,195
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cerritos
19718 Mapes Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,810–$4,720
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,789–$6,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$4,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cerritos
12457 Dawn Ln, Cerritos, CA 90703
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,810–$4,720
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,789–$6,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,193–$3,093
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cerritos
3 beds
2 baths
$4,975
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$4,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,810–$4,720
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,789–$6,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cerritos
16626 Shenandoah Ave #0, Cerritos, CA 90703
2 beds
1 bath
$2,685
Condo for rent
Available Aug 28
4h ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,660–$4,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12651 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1 bed
1 bath
$3,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
12611 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,789–$6,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
18427 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,193–$3,093
Apartment 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 $3,317 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cerritos?
Average rent prices in Cerritos have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Cerritos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cerritos is 75% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,417 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 $133,000/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).