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property at 12620 Menlo Ave

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12620 Menlo Ave, Unit 1

12620 Menlo Ave
HawthorneCA90250
property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,499

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260

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property at 15820 Arcturus Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15820 Arcturus Ave, Unit B

15820 Arcturus Ave
GardenaCA90249

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Cheapest Available Lawndale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lawndale, CA is a Studio unit found at Premier Apartments in the Gardena neighborhood priced from $1,095. Casa Grande in the Hollypark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,379. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier ApartmentsJr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA...Studio,1BA$1,095
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,379
4325 W 147th StHStudio,1BA$1,399
Villa GardensDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,435
HAWTHORNE WAYDeluxe Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!...Studio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Vida Elegante in the in the Torrance neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 3-Bedroom Model at Icon at Rosecrans starting at $1,827 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Hollypark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lawndale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vida Elegante2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts)2bd, 2ba2BR,2BA$2.42
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
4236 W 129th St2/22BR,2BA$2.42
2620 W 141St Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.30
4016 W. 137th St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.40
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
London Arms Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.14
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in Lawndale?

There are currently 2040 Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $4,617. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lawndale ranging from $1,200 to $17,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lawndale ranges from $1,200 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $7,457.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lawndale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lawndale range from $1,827 to $4,617, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,020.

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