What is the average apartment size in Lawndale?

The average size for a Lawndale, CA apartment is 449 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lawndale?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lawndale is $1,895 per month, a 0.35% increase from last years average of $1,888.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lawndale?

In Lawndale, studios rent for $1,935 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,828 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Lawndale?

The typical apartment in Lawndale offers about 449 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lawndale?

Studio apartments in Lawndale average 393 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 541 sq. ft.

Lawndale, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lawndale?

The typical rent budget in Lawndale ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lawndale?

In Lawndale, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lawndale is $1,895, a 0.35% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,888.

Studio Apartments at $1,935 offer the most budget-friendly option with 393 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 541 square feet for $1,828, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Lawndale, CA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,895	449 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,935	393 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,828	541 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Lawndale, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lawndale, CA have increased by 0.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,888 to $1,895.

What's the typical rent budget in Lawndale, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Lawndale, CA (63%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lawndale, CA?

6,148 or 62% of the households in Lawndale, CA are renter-occupied while 3,731 or 38% are owner-occupied.

How Lawndale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lawndale	$1,895
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Marina del Rey	$4,240
Lennox	$1,760
Del Aire	$2,996
South Whittier	$2,279
West Carson	$2,932

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lawndale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.