Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lawndale Neighborhood of Lawndale, CA from $1,300 (16 Rentals)

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15430 Hawthorne Blvd
Studio Apartments

15430 Hawthorne Blvd

15430 Hawthorne BlvdLawndale, CA 90260
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159th Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

159th Street

4551 W 159th StLawndale, 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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2521 Mathews Ave.
Studio Apartments

2521 Mathews Ave.

2521 Mathews AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278

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2404 Mathews Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2404 Mathews Ave

2404 Mathews AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

STP Properties

4304 W 180th StTorrance, CA 90504
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El Dorado Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Arms

4200 Artesia BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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Torrance 44
1 Bedroom Apartments

Torrance 44

4312 W 180th StTorrance, CA 90504
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2405 Grant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2405 Grant Ave

2405 Grant AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278

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 1 Bed unit found at 4737 Artesia Blvd. priced from $1,695. Americana and Il Pompeii has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable South Lawndale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4737 Artesia Blvd.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Americana and Il Pompeii1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,800
4433 W 159th St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,195
Ocean View Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,295
Laurel Terrace2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lawndale, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lawndale area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath Model at Laurel Terrace in the in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value South Lawndale apartment is the 15622 Freeman Ave Model at 15622 Freeman Ave, Unit 15622 starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the South Lawndale 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.
Laurel Terrace2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
15622 Freeman Ave, Unit 1562215622 Freeman Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available)Fully Furnished Diamond 2 Bedroom Suite2BR,1BA$4.25
4433 W 159th St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.78
16925 Prairie Ave, Unit 1693116925 Prairie Ave2BR,1BA$3.86
Ocean View Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.40
4559 W 159th St, Unit 4559.54559 W 159th St1BR,1BA$3.64
4737 Artesia Blvd.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
Americana and Il Pompeii1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$4.24
4645 Marine Ave, Unit A4645 Marine AveStudio ,1BA$7.27

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South Lawndale, Lawndale, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lawndale Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South Lawndale is 4737 Artesia Blvd. which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in South Lawndale costs $5,850.

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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