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Apartments for Rent in Lakewood CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Lakewood, CA

Lakewood, CA’s average rent price is $2,194 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Cerritos $2,439
Long Beach $2,637
Signal Hill $2,306
Los Alamitos $1,800
Norwalk $3,331

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Lakewood, CA Apartments for Rent

Lakewood is one of the original planned communities in Southern California, built rapidly after World War II on what had been farmland in Los Angeles County. That history still shapes the city today — the wide streets, consistent lot sizes, and orderly layout all reflect its mid-century origins as a large-scale residential development. Sitting about 20 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, it shares borders with Long Beach, Bellflower, and Cerritos, giving residents easy access to the broader metro area while maintaining a quieter, residential pace of its own.

The housing stock leans heavily toward single-family homes, reflecting its suburban roots, though renters will find apartment communities and smaller multi-unit buildings scattered throughout the city. The I-605, I-405, and SR-710 freeways run nearby, connecting Lakewood to employment centers across the region. Long Beach City College serves the area with educational and workforce programs that draw students from across the South Bay. Lakewood Center serves as a central commercial hub, and the surrounding streets offer a mix of local businesses and regional retail. For those who want suburban stability within reach of a major city, Lakewood delivers a grounded, accessible place to call home.

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Lakewood, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Lakewood, CA is $1,985 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,640, which means housing in Lakewood, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Lakewood, CA are 90712, 90713, and 90715.

You can find flexible rentals in Lakewood, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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