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Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress Pointe Senior Community in the North of Katella neighborhood priced from $1,200. Tower Bellflower in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Pointe Senior CommunityA1BR,1BA$1,200
Tower BellflowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Northpointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1,383
ARTESIA (Garden)Deluxe Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!...Studio,1BA$1,395
Cypress Park Senior Community 62+Birch1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CA

As of January 22, 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 Townhouse C Model at Cypress Cape Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the North of Katella 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
Cypress Cape ApartmentsTownhouse C3BR,2BA$2.06
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Casa Monterey2 Bed 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.25
Woodruff Place2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.50
Lakewood Village2BR/1BA Upstairs Includes 1 parking space2BR,1BA$2.42
Northpointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1.47
Casa WalkerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
3733 Cherry Ave, Unit 3733.5 Cherry Ave3733 Cherry Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
3485 Linden Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 1603 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,407. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $950 to $7,500.

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 $950 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,039.

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