1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA (1,131 Rentals)

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Lemoli Terraces
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Lemoli Terraces

15004 Lemoli AveGardena, CA 90249
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Hoover Apartments
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Hoover Apartments

12817 S Hoover StGardena, CA 90247
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Fig Tree
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Fig Tree

16521 S Figueroa StGardena, CA 90248
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Galaxy Apartments
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Galaxy Apartments

835 W Rosecrans AveGardena, CA 90247
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Premier Apartments
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Premier Apartments

15001 Crenshaw BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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1021 W. 161st St.
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1021 W. 161st St.

1021 W 161st StGardena, CA 90247
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14724 Chadron Ave
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14724 Chadron Ave

14724-14728 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Coral Apartments
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Coral Apartments

1439 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248
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2923 West 141st Pl
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2923 West 141st Pl

2923 W 141st PlGardena, CA 90249
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El Dorado Apartments
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El Dorado Apartments

1130 Marine AveGardena, CA 90247
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Raymond Manor
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Raymond Manor

15130 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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159th St
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159th St

15901 S Vermont AveGardena, CA 90247
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844 W 164th St
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844 W 164th St

844 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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The Village Apartments
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The Village Apartments

15915-15919 S Harvard BlvdGardena, CA 90247
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The Wishing Well
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The Wishing Well

15223 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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Corsican Apartments
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Corsican Apartments

14417 S Vermont AveGardena, CA 90247
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841 W 165th Pl
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841 W 165th Pl

841 W 165th PlGardena, CA 90247
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837 W 165th Pl
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837 W 165th Pl

837 W 165th PlGardena, CA 90247

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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819 W 165th Pl
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819 W 165th Pl

819 W 165th PlGardena, CA 90247

Gardena, CA Local Guide

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Largest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is found at 844 W 164th St in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $2,150. 3301 W 139th St in the Hollypark neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,829. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
844 W 164th St1x11,000 Sq Ft$2,150
3301 W 139th St1 Bed 1 Beth950 Sq Ft$1,829
Village Pointe ApartmentsOne bedroom - one bathroom850 Sq Ft$1,685
South Pacific Apartments1 bed Apt750 Sq Ft$1,876
Chadron Terrace Garden1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,100

Cheapest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is the ONE Model starting from $1,495 at 11736 S Vermont Ave. in the North Gardena neighborhood. The second most affordable Gardena 1 Bedroom is the ONE Model at 11742 S. Vermont Ave starting at $1,514 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gardena is currently $2,024. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
11736 S Vermont Ave.ONE$1,495
11742 S. Vermont AveONE$1,514
740 W. Laconia1BR/1.0BA$1,582
14019 Cerise AveONE$1,592
14800 Chadron AveONE$1,650
4011 W. 129th StreetONE$1,650
14032 Doty, Hawthorne, CA 902501 bed 1 bath$1,675
Village Pointe ApartmentsOne bedroom - one bathroom$1,685

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Gardena Overview

The warm sunshine, clear horizons and pleasant weather are just but a few of Gardena's strongest attributes. Located in the Southbay region of Los Angeles County, Gardena CA is home to a diverse residential community. The city has something for everyone, from world-class recreation joints to a thriving education system. It surely is an ideal urban residential hub. As per the latest census, Gardena's population was estimated at 60,000.

Why live in Gardena, CA?

For years now, Gardena has been known as California's diversity capital thanks to its diversified community. While here you can enjoy a range of cultures from across the world, for example, the prominent Japanese culture. The city also has a thriving education system with the Los Angeles Unified School District operating all public schools. If you are an avid reader, the 16,000 square foot Gardena Mayme Dear Library will be a haven for you. Further, Gardena is situated in a convenient location which is a central point to all parts of Southern California. It is easy to connect to other cities both in the United States and internationally. For instance, it takes only 15 minutes to get to Downtown Los Angeles and the same duration to get to the Los Angeles International Airport. The Long Beach Municipal is also nearby, a mere 20 minutes drive, while both the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are accessible are only a 20 minutes drive away.

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Getting Around Gardena, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Gardena Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Gardena with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Gardena is at 11736 S Vermont Ave. listed at $1,495.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Gardena Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is $2,024.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Gardena Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardena is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $2,150 at 844 W 164th St.

What is the average size for Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gardena is currently 786 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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