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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1218 Marine Ave

GardenaCA90247

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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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1127 W 164th St
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1127 W 164th St

1127 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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Lei Arms
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Lei Arms

2136 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249

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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 903 square feet priced from $3,844. 3137-3139 W. 139th St. has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 875 square feet and currently listed start at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Apollo South BayA17903 Sq Ft$3,844
3137-3139 W. 139th St.1BR/1.0BA875 Sq Ft$1,750
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath850 Sq Ft$1,800
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths800 Sq Ft$1,775
Airo at South BayA3.2778 Sq Ft$2,825
Chadron Terrace Garden1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,200
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath750 Sq Ft$1,695
Monterey Terrace Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
4016 W. 137th St.1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Casa Grande1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$1,559

Cheapest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is the 1 Bedroom Standard Model starting from $1,549 at 12036 S Vermont Ave in the North Gardena neighborhood. The second most affordable Gardena 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Casa Grande starting at $1,559 in the Hollypark neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gardena is currently $2,422. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom Standard$1,549
Casa Grande1 Bedroom$1,559
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+1$1,565
12521 York Ave1BR/1.0BA$1,595
CHADRON 21bd, 1ba$1,650
CHADRONDeluxe 1bd, 1ba$1,675
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath$1,695
14800 Chadron Ave1+1$1,695
Gardena Royale1 Bed 1 Bath$1,695

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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 12036 S Vermont Ave listed at $1,549.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is $2,422.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardena is a 903 square feet unit starting from $3,844 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 666 sq ft.

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