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Lakewood, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Northpointe in the Lakewood Mutuals neighborhood priced from $1,270. Tower Bellflower in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northpointe2x1drda2BR,1BA$1,270
Tower BellflowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
10435 1/2 Somerset Blvd1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,400
Banner Circle ApartmentsEfficiency No Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,595
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.93 price per square foot 14747 Woodruff Ave Model at 14747 Woodruff Ave, Unit 14747 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 4767 Virginia Ave Model at 4767 Virginia Ave, Unit Nathaniel Lewis starting at $3,650 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14747 Woodruff Ave, Unit 1474714747 Woodruff Ave3BR,2BA$1.93
4767 Virginia Ave, Unit Nathaniel Lewis4767 Virginia Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.43
15116 Studebaker Rd, Unit 115116 Studebaker Rd1BR,1BA$1.54
Park Del Amo Apartments21A2BR,1BA$2.32
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
3455 Elm Ave, Unit #3103455 Elm Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.30
Northpointe2x1drda2BR,1BA$1.35
14745 Woodruff Ave, Unit 1474514745 Woodruff Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.20
Rose Pointe Orizaba2-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 1615 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $7,000. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $1,495 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakewood ranges from $1,495 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,401.

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