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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15820 Arcturus Ave, Unit B

15820 Arcturus Ave
GardenaCA90249

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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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2620 W 141St Pl
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2620 W 141St Pl

2620 W 141St PlGardena, CA 90249

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1419 W 148th St
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1419 W 148th St

1419 W 148th StGardena, CA 90247
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1707 W 146th St
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1707 W 146th St

1707 W 146th StGardena, CA 90247
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1739 W 147 St
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1739 W 147 St

1739 W 147 StGardena, CA 90247

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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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1210 W 144th St
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1210 W 144th St

1210 W 144th StGardena, CA 90247
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2 Duplexes

816 W 167th StGardena, 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 Apollo South Bay in the Hollypark neighborhood and is 857 square feet priced from $3,225. Hampton Pointe Apartments in the Fusion at South Bay neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Apollo South BayA15857 Sq Ft$3,225
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath850 Sq Ft$1,800
Club Pacifica1+1800 Sq Ft$1,982
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath750 Sq Ft$1,695
Brookside Square Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
Monterey Terrace Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
Whispering Winds Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
Chadron Terrace Garden1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,200
2620 W 141St Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths750 Sq Ft$1,725
Casa Grande1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$1,559

Cheapest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is the One bed One bath Model starting from $1,300 at 11115 S Budlong Ave in the West Athens - Westmont neighborhood. The second most affordable Gardena 1 Bedroom is the #7 One Bed/ One Bath Model at 10108 S Figueroa St starting at $1,500 in the Willowbrook neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gardena is currently $2,365. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
11115 S Budlong AveOne bed One bath$1,300
10108 S Figueroa St#7 One Bed/ One Bath$1,500
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom Standard$1,549
Casa Grande1 Bedroom$1,559
London Arms Apartments1+1$1,565
RosecransUpgraded 1 Bedroom$1,650
CHADRON 21bd, 1ba$1,675

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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.

Gardena, CA
Population: 59,721

Ranked #635

in US Census Population by City

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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 11115 S Budlong Ave listed at $1,300.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is $2,365.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardena is a 857 square feet unit starting from $3,225 at Apollo South Bay.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gardena is currently 590 sq ft.

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