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Lynwood Apartments
Last updated March 29 2024 at 10:09 AM

Lynwood, CA
822 Apartments for Rent

Lynwood Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 69,887
Population Density: 14,439.3 people/sq mile
Median Age: 34
Percentage of Family Households: 83%
Median Annual Income: $61,695 / year
Median Rent: $1,440 / month

What locals are saying

"They see me mowin', my front lawn,I know they're all thinking, I'm so White n' nerdy." (--Weird Al Yankovic, "White & Nerdy")

The hometown of Venus Williams, Kevin Costner and Weird Al Yankovic, Lynwood is a medium-sized city in Los Angeles County. Despite its famous residents, Lynwood is a down-to-earth city with about 70,000 people, and it is probably one of the more affordable areas of California--wallets rejoice! There is a rich cultural diversity to the city, too, with amazing restaurants and community events and a great opportunity to learn Spanish, as it is essentially the second language here. And if you want to travel a bit and get to know the major areas around your new home, you'll be pleased to see that this is a city within easy reach of other parts of Los Angeles County. That means you'll never run out of things to do here!

In Lynwood, the real estate is split between rentals and owner-occupied properties, giving newcomers lots of choices

Lynwood Demographics


How diverse is Lynwood?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Lynwood is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Lynwood are Hispanic Or Latino (84.3%), Black Or African American (10.2%), White (3.3%), Two Or More (0.9%), Asian (0.8%), Other (0.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Lynwood residents?

The median age in Lynwood is 34 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is Lynwood?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Lynwood is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Lynwood are Hispanic Or Latino (84.3%), Black Or African American (10.2%), White (3.3%), Two Or More (0.9%), Asian (0.8%), Other (0.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Lynwood residents?

The median age in Lynwood is 34 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

Lynwood Crime


Overall Crime

Above Average
Overall crime in Lynwood is above average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

High
The level of violent crime in Lynwood is high compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Above Average
The level of property crime in Lynwood is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Lynwood


Elementary Schools

6 /10
Janie P. Abbott Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
620 Students
3 Reviews
620
Students
3 Reviews
6 /10
Will Rogers Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
730 Students
2 Reviews
730
Students
2 Reviews
6 /10
Washington Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
667 Students
6 Reviews
667
Students
6 Reviews

Middle Schools

3 /10
Lynwood Middle School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
1,058 Students
6 Reviews
1,058
Students
6 Reviews
2 /10
Hosler Middle School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
575 Students
4 Reviews
575
Students
4 Reviews
2 /10
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
752 Students
7 Reviews
752
Students
7 Reviews

High Schools

4 /10
Lynwood High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
2,154 Students
10 Reviews
2,154
Students
10 Reviews
4 /10
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,693 Students
2 Reviews
1,693
Students
2 Reviews
1 /10
Vista High (Continuation) School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
163 Students
1 Reviews
163
Students
1 Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Lynwood?

Apartment Rentals in Lynwood start at $1,250/month.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Lynwood?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.

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How can I find off-campus housing in Lynwood?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Lynwood. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Santa Monica College, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pacific Oaks College, California Institute of Technology, and Pasadena City College.