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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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Normandie Place
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Normandie Place

15717-15725 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90247
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1152 Marine Ave
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1152 Marine Ave

1152 Marine AveGardena, CA 90247
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1210 W 144th St
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1210 W 144th St

1210 W 144th StGardena, CA 90247
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2 Duplexes
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2 Duplexes

816 W 167th StGardena, CA 90247
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2019 W 157th St
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2019 W 157th St

2019 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249
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1416 W 148th St
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1416 W 148th St

1416 W 148th StGardena, CA 90247

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Apollo South Bay
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Apollo South Bay

12888 Crenshaw BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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1127 W 164th St
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1127 W 164th St

1127 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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1924 W 145th St
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1924 W 145th St

1924 W 145th StGardena, CA 90249
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Lei Arms
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Lei Arms

2136 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249

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1138 W 164th St
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1138 W 164th St

1138 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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2809 W 141st Pl
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2809 W 141st Pl

2809 W 141st PlGardena, CA 90249
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1458 Marine Ave.
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1458 Marine Ave.

1458 Marine AveGardena, CA 90247

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Largest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is found at 3301 W 139th St in the Hollypark neighborhood and is 950 square feet priced from $1,698. The Abbey Apartments in the South Lawndale neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
3301 W 139th St1 Bed 1 Bath950 Sq Ft$1,698
The Abbey ApartmentsOne Bedroom900 Sq Ft$1,995
Village Pointe ApartmentsOne bedroom - one bathroom850 Sq Ft$1,685
4335 W Rosecrans AveOne Bed with Loft803 Sq Ft$2,100
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths800 Sq Ft$1,750
South Pacific Apartments1 bed Apt750 Sq Ft$1,772
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath750 Sq Ft$1,695
Monterey Terrace Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
Chadron Terrace Garden1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,200
4342 West 130th St1x1675 Sq Ft$1,850

Cheapest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 10, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,530 at 3940 W. 112th St. in the Southwest Inglewood neighborhood. The second most affordable Gardena 1 Bedroom is the ONE Model at 11736 S Vermont Ave. starting at $1,565 in the North Gardena neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gardena is currently $1,974. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3940 W. 112th St.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,530
11736 S Vermont Ave.ONE$1,565
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVEONE$1,565
740 W. Laconia1BR/1.0BA$1,591
A8X1BR/1.0BA$1,595
10108 S Figueroa StOne Bedroom$1,600
12318 Birch Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,600
Casa Grande1 Bedroom$1,649
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,650

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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 3940 W. 112th St. listed at $1,530.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is $1,974.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardena is a 950 square feet unit starting from $1,698 at 3301 W 139th 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 675 sq ft.

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