Cerritos, CA Rent History

112 months of data, 20172026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$3,488
1-year change
-0.3%
$-10/mo
5-year change
+23.9%
$673/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cerritos

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$2,361/mo0.0%
2018$2,478/mo+5.0%+5.0%
2019$2,540/mo+2.5%+7.6%
2020$2,634/mo+3.7%+11.6%
2021$2,747/mo+4.3%+16.3%
2022$3,142/mo+14.4%+33.1%
2023$3,248/mo+3.4%+37.6%
2024$3,465/mo+6.7%+46.8%
2025$3,436/mo-0.8%+45.5%
2026$3,636/mo+5.8%+54.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cerritos changed since 2017?

Median rent in Cerritos, CA was $2,361 in 2017-04 and is $3,488 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,127 per month over 9 years.

How much has Cerritos rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Cerritos, CA has changed +23.9% ($673 per month). The current median is $3,488.

Is rent in Cerritos going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Cerritos, CA has decreased -0.3% ($-10/mo). Current median: $3,488.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.