
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lawndale Neighborhood of Lawndale, CA from $1,300 (46 Rentals)
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4541 W 172nd St

15301 Prairie Ave, Unit 03-A

16217 Prairie Ave

15209 Prairie Ave

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4559 W 159th St, Unit 4559.5, Unit 4559.5

4532 W 173rd St, Unit 4

4428 W 171st St

4577 W 166th St
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4579 W 161st St

4350 W 171st St

Galleria Townhomes

15301 Prairie Ave, Unit 08

15430 Hawthorne Blvd

HAWTHORNE 2

159th Street

4558 W 173rd St

4575 W 173rd St
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The Abbey Apartments

4415 W 170th St

4433 W 159th St

4604-4608 W 173rd St

15301 Eastwood Ave

Americana and Il Pompeii

Torrance 44

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3920 Redondo Beach Blvd, Unit 26, Unit 26

Vanderbilt West
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Prairie Gardens Apartments

2518 Mathews Ave

Park View on Yukon

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2600 Gates Ave, Unit Apartment #3, Unit Apartment #3

2616 Mathews Ave

2404 Mathews Ave

Diplomat South Apartments

4208 Redondo Beach Blvd

STP Properties
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El Dorado Arms

2405 Grant Ave

Ocean Air

Carnegie Apartments

2500 Mathews

Ocean View Apartments

2513 Ruhland Ave

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Azure Apartments
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Mathews Apartments
South Lawndale, Lawndale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lawndale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lawndale Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $1,600 | $1,895 |
| South Lawndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,795 | $2,600 |
| South Lawndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,300 | $4,000 |
| South Lawndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $3,200 | $3,250 |
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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 HAWTHORNE 2 priced from $1,445. Americana and Il Pompeii has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable South Lawndale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAWTHORNE 2 | Jr Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| Americana and Il Pompeii | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Torrance 44 | Studio (Newly Remodeled) | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Vanderbilt West | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| 2518 Mathews Ave | 2 bd/ 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Prairie Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 15301 Eastwood Ave | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lawndale, CA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lawndale area is the $2.77 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 $3,250. The second greatest value South Lawndale apartment is the 2 bd/ 1 ba Model at 2518 Mathews Ave starting at $2,400 with a $2.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit | 15414 Larch Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| 2518 Mathews Ave | 2 bd/ 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 2616 Mathews Ave | 2bd/1b | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available) | Fully Remodeled 2 Bedroom Downstairs Unit | 2BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| Galleria Townhomes | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
| 2617 Rockefeller Ln, Unit #C | 2617 Rockefeller Ln | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 2600 Gates Ave, Unit Apartment #3 | 2600 Gates Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 15301 Eastwood Ave | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Prairie Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Torrance 44 | Studio (Newly Remodeled) | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lawndale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lawndale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Lawndale is at HAWTHORNE 2 listed at $1,445.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lawndale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lawndale Apartment is $1,895 at Torrance 44.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lawndale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lawndale is starting from $2,400 at 2518 Mathews Ave.
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