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Cerritos Apartments
Last updated March 29 2024 at 8:46 AM

Cerritos, CA
151 Apartments for Rent

Cerritos Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 49,859
Population Density: 5,716.5 people/sq mile

What locals are saying

The apartment hunter that’s zeroed in on Cerritos will find there aren’t a lot of apartment buildings in Cerritos proper. The few that you’ll find charge prices comparable to most other cities of Cerritos’ size in California: reasonable if you’re from the state and astronomical if you’re from somewhere like Fort Smith, Arkansas. But, think of it this way: it doesn’t snow in Cerritos… ever.

The median apartment rent in Cerritos is $2,350 a month

Cerritos Crime


Overall Crime

Above Average
Overall crime in Cerritos is above average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Below Average
The level of violent crime in Cerritos is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Above Average
The level of property crime in Cerritos is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Cerritos


Elementary Schools

9 /10
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
766 Students
9 Reviews
766
Students
9 Reviews
9 /10
Cerritos Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
673 Students
9 Reviews
673
Students
9 Reviews
8 /10
Carver (Charles J.) Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
618 Students
10 Reviews
618
Students
10 Reviews

Middle Schools

10 /10
Whitney High School
Public
7-12
Public
7-12
1,009 Students
29 Reviews
1,009
Students
29 Reviews
9 /10
Carmenita Middle School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
679 Students
5 Reviews
679
Students
5 Reviews
7 /10
Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
646 Students
5 Reviews
646
Students
5 Reviews

High Schools

10 /10
Cerritos High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
2,177 Students
19 Reviews
2,177
Students
19 Reviews
10 /10
Whitney High School
Public
7-12
Public
7-12
1,009 Students
29 Reviews
1,009
Students
29 Reviews
8 /10
Gahr (Richard) High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,927 Students
12 Reviews
1,927
Students
12 Reviews
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Average rent in Cerritos, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cerritos is $2,996, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,742. Rent rates updated 8 days ago
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Find an apartment for rent in Cerritos, CA


Searching for an apartment for rent in Cerritos, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 151 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Cerritos. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Cerritos is $2,641 for a studio, $2,996 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,742 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of Cerritos apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next Cerritos, CA apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Cerritos?

In Cerritos, the average rent is $2,641 for a studio, $2,996 for a 1-bedroom, $3,742 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,500 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Cerritos, check out our monthly Cerritos Rent Report.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Cerritos?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Cerritos apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Cerritos?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Cerritos.

How can I find off-campus housing in Cerritos?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Cerritos. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Santa Monica College, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pacific Oaks College, California Institute of Technology, and Pasadena City College.