Lakewood is a great place to find a rental home in Southern California. Lakewood is full of middle and upper class homes for rent which area located in a variety of neighborhoods. This sunny city is inland from Long Beach, and is within Los Angeles County limits though it’s close to Orange County. Lakewood has a commercial part of town which provides shopping, dining, and entertainment, and is only a short drive to the beach. Many also check for condos for rent in Long Beach. Lakewood is laced with many public schools, grassy parks, recreation and sports centers and other great family amenities.