Brookside
5600 Orangethorpe Ave,
La Palma, CA 90623
1-2 Beds | $2,105 - $2,725
Rental Market Trends in Cerritos, CA
What is the average rent in Cerritos, CA?
$2,708/month
Average Rent
738 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Cerritos, CA is $2,708 per month. This is 74% higher than the national average rent price of $1,553/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 $2,721 per month for a studio, $2,708 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,251 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,395 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cerritos, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $83 more 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 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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100%
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cerritos, CA?
Because the average rent in Cerritos is $2,708, you’ll want to make about $9,026 per month or $108,312 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.
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Jamboree Management
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Greystar
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Avenue5 Residential
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.