Brookside
5600 Orangethorpe Ave,
La Palma, CA 90623
$2,190 - $2,765
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Cerritos, CA
What is the average rent in Cerritos, CA?
$2,729/month
Average Rent
749 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Cerritos, CA is $2,729 per month. This is 68% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Cerritos one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cerritos, you can expect to pay about $2,830 per month for a studio, $2,729 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,268 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,392 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cerritos, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $32 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Cerritos, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cerritos?
Based on current rent prices, ABC is the most affordable neighborhood in Cerritos.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cerritos?
Based on current rent prices, ABC is the most expensive neighborhood in Cerritos.
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Which Cerritos neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Cerritos with the most apartments available is ABC .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cerritos, CA?
Because the average rent in Cerritos is $2,729, you’ll want to make about $9,096 per month or $109,152 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Cerritos, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Cerritos, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,259/month
$2,259/month
One Bedroom
$2,260/month
$2,260/month
Two Bedroom
$2,543/month
$2,543/month
Three Bedroom
$2,952/month
$2,952/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.