
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lawndale Neighborhood of Lawndale, CA from $1,300 (54 Rentals)
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17228 Condon Ave, Unit Private Studio

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15624 Freeman Ave, Unit 15624

15301 Prairie Ave, Unit 08

4750-4752 W 164th St

12020 Grevillea Ave

4744 W 160th St

15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit

4706-4706 161st St

15301 Prairie Ave, Unit 01
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4641 W 162nd St

15430 Hawthorne Blvd

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4737 Artesia Blvd

4558 W 173rd St

15209 Prairie Ave

4575 W 173rd St

4415 W 170th St

The Abbey Apartments

4433 W 159th St
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4604-4608 W 173rd St

15301 Eastwood Ave

Redondo Townhomes

4157 1/2 W 162nd St

16719 Firmona Ave

Americana and Il Pompeii

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3920 Redondo Beach Blvd, Unit 26

Park View on Yukon

Prairie Gardens Apartments

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2619 Gates Ave, Unit F
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2311 Carnegie Ln, Unit 01

2408 Huntington Ln

Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available)

2404 Mathews Ave

Diplomat South Apartments

4208 Redondo Beach Blvd

STP Properties

Torrance 44

El Dorado Arms

2405 Grant Ave
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Vanderbilt West

Ocean View Apartments

2500 Mathews

2518 Mathews Ave

2513 Ruhland Ave

2617 Nelson Ave

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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 | $1,773 | $1,575 | $1,950 |
| South Lawndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $1,775 | $2,495 |
| South Lawndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $2,400 | $4,000 |
| South Lawndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,315 | $3,200 | $3,495 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americana and Il Pompeii | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Laurel Terrace | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Prairie Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 2617 Nelson Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Redondo Townhomes | 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit | 15414 Larch Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 2311 Carnegie Ln, Unit 01 | 2311 Carnegie Ln | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 15624 Freeman Ave, Unit 15624 | 15624 Freeman Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
| Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available) | Fully Furnished Platinum 2 Bedroom Suite | 2BR,1BA | $4.26 |
| Redondo Townhomes | 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.88 |
| Prairie Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 2619 Gates Ave, Unit F | 2619 Gates Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Laurel Terrace | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| 3920 Redondo Beach Blvd, Unit 26 | 3920 Redondo Beach Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $3.59 |
| Americana and Il Pompeii | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
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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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