Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lawndale Neighborhood of Lawndale, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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HAWTHORNE 2
Studio Apartments

HAWTHORNE 2

15433-15435 Hawthorne BlvdLawndale, CA 90260
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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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4575 W 173rd St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4575 W 173rd St

4575 W 173rd StLawndale, CA 90260

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2521 Mathews Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom 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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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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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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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 $1,350. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HAWTHORNE 2Jr StudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Americana and Il PompeiiStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
STP PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
4737 Artesia Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,735
Torrance 44Studio (Newly Remodeled)1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lawndale, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lawndale area is the $2.40 price per square foot 15012 Eastwood Ave Model at 15012 Eastwood Ave, Unit 15012 in the in the South Lawndale neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value South Lawndale apartment is the 15414 Larch Ave Model at 15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit starting at $3,275 with a $2.79 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.
15012 Eastwood Ave, Unit 1501215012 Eastwood Ave4BR,2BA$2.40
15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit15414 Larch Ave3BR,2BA$2.79
4506 W 172nd St, Unit B4506 W 172nd St2BR,2BA$2.60
3913 W 178th St, Unit D3913 W 178th St3BR,1BA$3.14
4440 154th St, Unit 1/44440 154th St2BR,1BA$3.24
Prairie Gardens Apartments1BED 1BA1BR,1BA$3.19
4534 W 173rd St, Unit 44534 W 173rd St2BR,1BA$3.36
STP PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.42
Torrance 44Studio (Newly Remodeled)Studio ,1BA$2.92
4737 Artesia Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92

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 $2,145.

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 $1,735, while the average apartment in South Lawndale costs $4,625.

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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