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1520 Marine Ave, Unit 1
$2,500
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1520 Marine Ave, Unit 1

1520 Marine AveGardena, 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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2809 W 141st Pl
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2809 W 141st Pl

2809 W 141st PlGardena, CA 90249
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1032 W 168th St
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1032 W 168th St

1032 W 168th StGardena, 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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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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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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1108 W 166th St
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1108 W 166th St

1108 W 166th StGardena, CA 90247
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522 W 168th St
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522 W 168th St

522 W 168th StGardena, CA 90248
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2908 141st
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2908 141st

2908 141stGardena, 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. 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 $2,195. 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
The Abbey Apartments900 Sq Ft$2,195
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath850 Sq Ft$1,850
4335 W Rosecrans AveOne Bed with Loft803 Sq Ft$2,100
Torrance 441 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,895
Club Pacifica1Bed/1Bath800 Sq Ft$1,931
Marquis Apartments1x1800 Sq Ft$1,850
750 Redondo Beach BlvdOne Bedroom + One Bath795 Sq Ft$1,750
Chadron Terrace Garden1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,200
Monterey Terrace Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975

Cheapest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is the 1+1 Model starting from $1,495 at 1016 W 103rd St in the Empowerment Congress Southwest Area 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 $2,370. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1016 W 103rd St1+1$1,495
10108 S Figueroa St#7 One Bed/ One Bath$1,500
Casa Grande1 Bedroom$1,569
14000 Cordary Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath Large$1,595
12036 S Vermont Ave1 Bedroom$1,599
14800 Chadron Ave1+1$1,650
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath$1,650
CHADRONDeluxe 1bd, 1ba$1,695
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath$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 1016 W 103rd St 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 $2,370.

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 699 sq ft.

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