Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lawndale Neighborhood of Lawndale, CA from $1,300 (54 Rentals)

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15430 Hawthorne Blvd
Studio Apartments

15430 Hawthorne Blvd

15430 Hawthorne BlvdLawndale, CA 90260
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HAWTHORNE 2
Studio Apartments

HAWTHORNE 2

15433-15435 Hawthorne BlvdLawndale, CA 90260
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4737 Artesia Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4737 Artesia Blvd

4737 Artesia BlvdLawndale, CA 90260
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4558 W 173rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4558 W 173rd St

4558 W 173rd StLawndale, CA 90260
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15209 Prairie Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

15209 Prairie Ave

15209 Prairie AveLawndale, CA 90260
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4575 W 173rd St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4575 W 173rd St

4575 W 173rd StLawndale, CA 90260
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4415 W 170th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4415 W 170th St

4415 W 170th StLawndale, CA 90260
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The Abbey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Abbey Apartments

16111 Prairie AveLawndale, CA 90260
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4433 W 159th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4433 W 159th St

4433 W 159th StLawndale, CA 90260

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Redondo Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redondo Townhomes

17202-17210 Inglewood AveLawndale, CA 90260

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2404 Mathews Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2404 Mathews Ave

2404 Mathews AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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Diplomat South Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat South Apartments

3920 Redondo Beach BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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4208 Redondo Beach Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4208 Redondo Beach Blvd

4208 Redondo Beach BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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STP Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

STP Properties

4304 W 180th StTorrance, CA 90504
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Torrance 44
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Torrance 44

4312 W 180th StTorrance, CA 90504
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El Dorado Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Arms

4200 Artesia BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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2405 Grant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Grant Ave

2405 Grant AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278

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Ocean Air
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Air

2320 Vanderbilt LnRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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Carnegie Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carnegie Apartments

2610 Carnegie LnRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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Vanderbilt West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vanderbilt West

2723 Vanderbilt LnRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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2500 Mathews
1 Bedroom Apartments

2500 Mathews

2500 Mathews AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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2518 Mathews Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2518 Mathews Ave

2518 Mathews AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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2513 Ruhland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2513 Ruhland Ave

2513 Ruhland AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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2617 Nelson Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2617 Nelson Ave

2617 Nelson AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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Azure Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azure Apartments

2704 Vanderbilt LnRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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South Lawndale, Lawndale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Lawndale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lawndale area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Americana and Il Pompeii priced from $1,575. Laurel Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable South Lawndale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Americana and Il PompeiiStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Laurel Terrace1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Prairie Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,495
2617 Nelson Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,495
Redondo Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lawndale, CA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lawndale area is the $2.72 price per square foot 15414 Larch Ave Model at 15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit in the in the South Lawndale neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value South Lawndale apartment is the 2311 Carnegie Ln Model at 2311 Carnegie Ln, Unit 01 starting at $2,850 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lawndale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit15414 Larch Ave3BR,2BA$2.72
2311 Carnegie Ln, Unit 012311 Carnegie Ln2BR,2BA$2.73
15624 Freeman Ave, Unit 1562415624 Freeman Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.40
Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available)Fully Furnished Platinum 2 Bedroom Suite2BR,1BA$4.26
Redondo Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$2.88
Prairie Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.44
2619 Gates Ave, Unit F2619 Gates Ave2BR,1BA$3.84
Laurel Terrace1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.49
3920 Redondo Beach Blvd, Unit 263920 Redondo Beach BlvdStudio ,1BA$3.59
Americana and Il PompeiiStudioStudio ,1BA$4.85

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Lawndale, Lawndale, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lawndale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Lawndale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lawndale is under $2,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lawndale?

The cheapest apartment in South Lawndale is Americana and Il Pompeii which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in South Lawndale costs $2,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lawndale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in South Lawndale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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