salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,360 a year. That is $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 328 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lawndale?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lawndale
| Size | Lawndale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,217 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,728 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,127 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,505 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,943 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lawndale overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lawndale, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lawndale
Life in Lawndale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lawndale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,066 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $781,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $78,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lawndale, CA?
Renting in Lawndale costs a median of about $2,359 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Lawndale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,360 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lawndale cheap or expensive?
Lawndale is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $92,148. It ranks 328th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lawndale?
The median homeowner in Lawndale pays $4,686 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Lawndale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lawndale?
The median home value in Lawndale is $781,900, about 8.5 times the typical yearly household income.
30,781 people live in Lawndale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.