Cheap Homes for Rent in South Lawndale Neighborhood of Lawndale, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260
property at 4579 W 161st St

$2,650

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$2,650

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4579 W 161st St

LawndaleCA90260

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property at 4428 W 171st St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4428 W 171st St

LawndaleCA90260
property at 15410 Firmona Ave

$3,000

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$3,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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15410 Firmona Ave

LawndaleCA90260

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property at 4451 W 161st St

$3,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4451 W 161st St

LawndaleCA90260

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 HAWTHORNE 2 priced from $1,525. 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 2Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Americana and Il PompeiiStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Galleria TownhomesSTUStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lawndale, CA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lawndale area is the $2.79 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 $3,275. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit15414 Larch Ave3BR,2BA$2.79
2518 Mathews Ave2 bd/ 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.43
2616 Mathews Ave2bd/1b2BR,1BA$2.84
2516 Vanderbilt Ln, Unit 32516 Vanderbilt Ln2BR,1BA$2.56
3768 Redondo Beach Blvd3768 Redondo Beach Blvd2BR,1BA$3.33
4433 W 159th St, Unit G4433 W 159th St2BR,1BA$2.61
2521 Mathews Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.94
Park View on Yukon1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.39
Prairie Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Torrance 44Studio (Newly Remodeled)Studio ,1BA$2.76

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South Lawndale, Lawndale, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lawndale?

There are currently 265 Apartments for Rent in South Lawndale, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $4,000. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lawndale ranging from $1,595 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lawndale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lawndale ranges from $1,595 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,361.

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