What is the average apartment size in Cerritos?

The average size for a Cerritos, CA apartment is 833 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cerritos?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Cerritos is $2,923 per month, a 2.72% decrease from last years average of $3,005.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Cerritos?

In Cerritos, studios rent for $2,545 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,708 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,349 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Cerritos?

The typical apartment in Cerritos offers about 833 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Cerritos?

Studio apartments in Cerritos average 497 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 743 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,037 sq. ft.

Cerritos, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cerritos?

The typical rent budget in Cerritos ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cerritos?

In Cerritos, 25% of households rent while 75% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cerritos is $2,923, a 2.72% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,005.

Studio Apartments at $2,545 offer the most budget-friendly option with 497 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $2,708, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,349 offer 1,037 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Cerritos, CA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,923	833 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,545	497 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,708	743 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,349	1,037 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Cerritos, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Cerritos, CA have decreased by 2.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,005 to $2,923.

What's the typical rent budget in Cerritos, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Cerritos, CA (50%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cerritos, CA?

4,004 or 25% of the households in Cerritos, CA are renter-occupied while 11,759 or 75% are owner-occupied.

How Cerritos Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cerritos	$2,923
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Anaheim	$2,473
Fullerton, CA	$2,549
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,789
Gardena, CA	$2,051
Downey, CA	$2,275
Westminster, CA	$2,508
Bellflower, CA	$2,190
Buena Park, CA	$2,402
La Habra, CA	$2,441
Norwalk, CA	$2,300

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cerritos apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.