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property at 8753 Maple St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8753 Maple St

BellflowerCA90706
property at 10322 Barbara Anne St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10322 Barbara Anne St

CypressCA90630

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property at 5827 Rose Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5827 Rose Ave

Long BeachCA90805

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property at 4365 Cerritos Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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4365 Cerritos Ave

Long BeachCA90807

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property at 6161 Orange Ave

$2,000 - $2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6161 Orange Ave

Long BeachCA90805

Lakewood, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, CA is a Studio unit found at 1058 Molino Ave in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood priced from $1,350. Northpointe in the Lakewood Mutuals neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,383. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1058 Molino Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Northpointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1,383
Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior HousingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,399
The Ray ApartmentsStudio - Plan BStudio,1BA$1,495
Townhouse ArtesiaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CA and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 16141 Eucalyptus Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 15116 Studebaker Rd Model at 15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 7 starting at $2,300 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 715116 Studebaker Rd2BR,1BA$1.84
Seaport Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B3BR,2BA$2.27
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Park Ridge Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.33
3030 E. Artesia Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$2.25
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.44
7800 Madison St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.37

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Lakewood, CA
Population: 80,140

Ranked #435

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 1598 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,750. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $1,150 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakewood ranges from $1,150 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,031.

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