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

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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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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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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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1108 W 166th St
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1108 W 166th St

1108 W 166th StGardena, CA 90247
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1731 W 144th St
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1731 W 144th St

1731 W 144th StGardena, CA 90247
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1834 W 146th St
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1834 W 146th St

1834 W 146th 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 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Apollo South BayA16972 Sq Ft$3,530
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath850 Sq Ft$1,850
Park View on Yukon1 Bedroom Large820 Sq Ft$2,600
Marquis Apartments1x1800 Sq Ft$1,700
Club Pacifica1Bed/1Bath800 Sq Ft$1,931
Torrance 441 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,895
South Pacific Apartments1 bed Apt750 Sq Ft$1,772
Monterey Terrace Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath750 Sq Ft$1,695
Chadron Terrace Garden1 Bed 1 Bath750 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 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
14905 Lemoli Ave.1+1$1,565
14019 Cerise Ave1+1$1,565
107th1 bd / 1 ba$1,595
14000 Cordary Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath Large$1,595
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath$1,650
14800 Chadron Ave1+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, 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 $2,383.

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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