Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Lawndale, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lawndale

$2,450/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lawndale is $2,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $540 more per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lawndale

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lawndale rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lawndale, CA

Average rent prices in Lawndale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lawndale, CA

Rent prices in Lawndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lawndale is $2,400, whereas a house costs $4,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Lawndale run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$2,095

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,875

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,100

12%

2%

4 bedroom

$8,500

12%

79%

Studio

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

79%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lawndale, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Lawndale, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lawndale and El Segundo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lawndale

Median rent price$2,450
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,095
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lawndale, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in El Segundo, CA.

Discover rentals in Lawndale, CA

Laurel Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

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Laurel Terrace

4626 W 173rd St, Lawndale, CA 90260

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,875

Apartment for rent

14612 Osage Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

9m ago

Apartment for rent in Lawndale

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 4

14523 Osage Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lawndale

Apartment for rent

15301 Prairie Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

21m ago

8.8

Very good

15301 Prairie Avenue

15301 Prairie Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,550–$3,495

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lawndale, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lawndale rental market.

How much is rent in Lawndale?

The average rent in Lawndale is $2,450 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lawndale?

Average rent prices in Lawndale have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Lawndale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lawndale is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $540 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lawndale?

To comfortably afford rent in Lawndale, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lawndale?

November offers the lowest rents in Lawndale, with approximately 12% savings compared to peak June pricing. October and December also see less demand, making late fall months your best bet for lower prices.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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