
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA (1,158 Rentals)


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Rosecrans

West 166th St. Apartments

2907 W. 141st Place

Gardena Court

2935 W. 141st Place

Marine Terrace

14719 S. Berendo Ave

CHADRON
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1711 Marine Ave

1458 Marine Ave.

13605 S. Vermont Avenue

15205 Raymond Ave

Gardena Capri Apartments

2617 W. 141st Place

Villa Del Sol

750 Redondo Beach Blvd

2502 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Unit 16, Unit 16

1033 Sage Ln, Unit Room #1, Unit Room #1
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1315 Magnolia Ave, Unit 00

14053 Spurlock Ln

2909 W Rosecrans Ave

835 W 165th Pl

16615 S Denver Ave

2620 141st Pl

1208A-B, 1210A-B W. 166th St.

Normandie Place

1034 Magnolia Ave

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1828 W. 146th St.

1152 Marine Ave

1210 W 144th St

2 Duplexes

2019 W 157th St

1416 W 148th St

14513 Halldale Ave

15328 S San Pedro St

16800-16806 S Western Ave

1127 W 164th St
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12805 S Hoover St

14910 Chadron Ave

2809 W 141st Pl

15710 Halldale Ave

2709 W Rosecrans Ave

762 W El Segundo Blvd

1108 W 166th St

14412 S Berendo Ave

1731 W 144th St

1834 W 146th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena Studio Apartments | $2,248 | $1,095 | $3,150 |
Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,549 | $3,800 |
| Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $1,587 | $4,571 |
| Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,148 | $1,827 | $7,500 |
| Gardena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $1,317 | $3,800 |
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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 972 square feet priced from $3,530. 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 $1,850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gardena:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo South Bay | A16 | 972 Sq Ft | $3,530 |
| Hampton Pointe Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 850 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| Park View on Yukon | 1 Bedroom Large | 820 Sq Ft | $2,600 |
| Marquis Apartments | 1x1 | 800 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
| Club Pacifica | 1Bed/1Bath | 800 Sq Ft | $1,931 |
| Torrance 44 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 800 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| South Pacific Apartments | 1 bed Apt | 750 Sq Ft | $1,772 |
| Monterey Terrace Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN | 750 Sq Ft | $1,975 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 750 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Chadron Terrace Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 750 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Cheapest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 23, 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 $2,383. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gardena:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | $1,549 |
| Casa Grande | 1 Bedroom | $1,559 |
| London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE | 1+1 | $1,565 |
| 14905 Lemoli Ave. | 1+1 | $1,565 |
| 14019 Cerise Ave | 1+1 | $1,565 |
| 107th | 1 bd / 1 ba | $1,595 |
| 14000 Cordary Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | $1,595 |
| 13605 S. Vermont Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | $1,650 |
| 14800 Chadron Ave | 1+1 | $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.
Gardena, CAPopulation: 59,721
Ranked #635
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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 $2,383.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Gardena Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardena is a 972 square feet unit starting from $3,530 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 475 sq ft.
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