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New Brittany Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

New Brittany Terrace

11223 Ferina StNorwalk, CA 90650
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12159-12163 Walnut St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12159-12163 Walnut St

12159-12163 Walnut StNorwalk, CA 90650
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Hawaiian Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hawaiian Village

11251 S Pioneer BlvdNorwalk, CA 90650
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Capri Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

12736 Kalnor AveNorwalk, CA 90650
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478 HUNT PK
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

478 HUNT PK

14333 Helwig AveNorwalk, CA 90650

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Elmcroft
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmcroft

12010 Elmcroft AveNorwalk, CA 90650
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Norwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norwood Apartments

11205 Ferina StNorwalk, CA 90650
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Shoemaker Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoemaker Court

14121 Shoemaker AveNorwalk, CA 90650
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Excelsior Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Apartments

11124 Excelsior DrNorwalk, CA 90650
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Alondra Palm LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alondra Palm LLC

12235-12245 Alondra BlvdNorwalk, CA 90650

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Pineridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineridge

12025 Pioneer BlvdNorwalk, CA 90650
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Kalnor Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kalnor Apartments

12642 Kalnor AveNorwalk, CA 90650
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Flallon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flallon Apartments

14339 Flallon AveNorwalk, CA 90650
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11916 Olive St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

11916 Olive St

11916 Olive StNorwalk, CA 90650
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12045 Orange St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12045 Orange St

12045 Orange StNorwalk, CA 90650
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Cheapest Available Norwalk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Norwalk, CA is a Studio unit found at Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,499. Caribe in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norwalk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior HousingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499
CaribeStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Downey Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
El DoradoStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
12621 Glenshire Rd, 12618 Lakewood BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Bellflower Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
La Paloma1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Grandview Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, CA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norwalk area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 16141 Eucalyptus Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Norwalk apartment is the 15116 Studebaker Rd Model at 15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 7 starting at $2,200 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwalk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 715116 Studebaker Rd2BR,1BA$1.76
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Woodruff Place2x22BR,2BA$2.41
Sycamore Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment (Type C)2BR,2BA$2.46
Florence Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Vio Cerritos2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.49
Park Ridge Apartments1BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.33
Downey Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54

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Norwalk Overview

Are you looking for a residential community with all of the best sunny Southern California has to offer? You could hardly do better than Norwalk, a city of about 100,000 just south and east of Los Angeles. Residents of Norwalk apartments can venture out and enjoy the vibrancy of the Greater Los Angeles area yet retreat to a quiet, leafy home with plenty of parks and scenic areas.

Why live in Norwalk, CA?

The proximity to Los Angeles provides residents of apartments in Norwalk with all the cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities of one of the world’s great cities, as well as access to some of the nation’s top beaches. At the same time you can hide away from the metropolitan bustle and find plenty to do right in your new back yard, with parks, a sports complex, a golf center, a skate park and a nature center. There is also a museum and an art gallery. Whether you want to fill your leisure time with activity or chill at home, Norwalk fits the bill.

Norwalk, CA
Population: 105,120

Ranked #294

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norwalk Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Norwalk?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Norwalk is at Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing listed at $1,499.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Norwalk Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Norwalk Apartment is $1,549 at Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Norwalk Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Norwalk is starting from $2,065 at Eden Roc Apartments.

What is the most affordable Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 16141 Eucalyptus Ave and starts from $2,995.

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