Brookside
5600 Orangethorpe Ave,
La Palma, CA 90623
1-2 Beds | $2,105 - $2,725
$2,654/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Cerritos, CA is $2,654 per month. This is 70% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/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 $2,736 per month for a studio, $2,654 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,302 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,195 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, ABC is the most affordable neighborhood in Cerritos.
Based on current rent prices, ABC is the most expensive neighborhood in Cerritos.
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Because the average rent in Cerritos is $2,654, you’ll want to make about $8,846 per month or $106,152 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.
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