Bluechip Investment Group has closed apartment sales in Lawndale, and it’s a market Kevin Kawaoka, CCIM knows well. If you own a building in this compact, centrally located South Bay city, we’ll give you a clear, honest read on its value.

The Lawndale apartment market

Lawndale is small and densely built, sitting between Torrance, Gardena, and Hawthorne with easy 405 access. Its apartment stock leans toward smaller and mid-size buildings — fourplexes up through 10–20 unit properties — many of them older assets with rental upside. That makes it a favorite for hands-on private investors and 1031 buyers looking for manageable South Bay deals.

Latest Lawndale activity

Bluechip represented the sale of a 10-unit apartment building at 14530 Freeman Ave in Lawndale for $3,190,000, paired with a 1031 exchange — read the full success story. That on-the-ground experience means we know the local buyers, the comps, and exactly what it takes to get a Lawndale deal across the finish line.

Rent regulation in Lawndale

Lawndale has no local rent-control ordinance — apartments follow California’s AB 1482 only (5% + CPI, ~8.7% for 2026–27, just-cause after 12 months), lighter than the City of LA’s RSO. (Verified per property at listing.)

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Selling guide: How to Sell an Apartment Building in Lawndale (2026) — current pricing, the no-local-rent-control advantage, and the full sale process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have you sold apartment buildings in Lawndale?
Yes.

Does Lawndale have rent control?
No local ordinance — only AB 1482.

Do you handle smaller buildings?
Yes — our typical wheelhouse is 5 to 100+ units, but it’s case by case, so just connect with us.

Related: South Bay overview · Gardena · Hawthorne