
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, CA from $1,000 (206 Rentals)
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Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+

Plantation Apartments

Pioneer Plaza

Courtney Properties

11026 Imperial Hwy., Unit 29

Villa Tuscany Apartments

Norwalk Village

12648 Paddison Ave
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15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 7, Unit 7

Park Apartments

11645 Mapledale St

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11989 Sycamore St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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San Antonio Gardens Senior Apartments 62+

Center Pointe Villas Senior Apartment Homes

12159-12163 Walnut St

Roycroft Properties

Hawaiian Village

12721-12729 Kalnor Ave

Capri Apartments

Pioneer Court Apartments

13205 Clarkdale Ave Norwalk, 90650

478 HUNT PK
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Norwood Apartments

Villa Hermosa Apartments

Veteran Villas at San Antonio Drive

Shoemaker Court

11153 E. Ferina St.

Excelsior Apartments

11037 E. Ferina St.

Alondra Palm LLC
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Flallon Apartments

12006-12014 Walnut Street

11916 Olive St

Imperial Place Apartments

12045 Orange St

Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing

Belmont Place - Senior Community

9615 Walnut St, Unit 1/2
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Norwalk, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norwalk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Norwalk Studio Apartments | $2,045 | $1,450 | $2,779 |
| Cheap Norwalk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,549 | $3,910 |
| Cheap Norwalk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,875 | $4,360 |
| Cheap Norwalk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $2,950 | $3,750 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Caribe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+ | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Downey Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| El Dorado | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 12621 Glenshire Rd, 12618 Lakewood Blvd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Bellflower Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| La Paloma | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Grandview Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16141 Eucalyptus Ave | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 7 | 15116 Studebaker Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Cornuta Pines Apartments | 2BD/1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
| Woodruff Place | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Sycamore Pines Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment (Type C) | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Florence Villas | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Vio Cerritos | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 1BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Casa Monterey | 1 Bed 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Downey Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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, CAPopulation: 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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