
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA (1,148 Rentals)


Rosecrans

Total Monthly Price
Palm View Village Gardena

West 166th St. Apartments

Gardena Court

CHADRON

14719 S. Berendo Ave

2907 W. 141st Place

2617 W. 141st Place

1458 Marine Ave.
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Gardena Royale Apartments

13605 S. Vermont Avenue

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Villa Del Sol

15205 Raymond Ave

750 Redondo Beach Blvd

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1520 Marine Ave, Unit 1

1743 W 149th St

16615 S Denver Ave

844 W 164th St
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2501 W Redondo Beach Blvd

Normandie Place

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

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821-825 W 167th St

2308 W El Segundo Blvd

2809 W 141st Pl

1828 W. 146th St.

1032 W 168th St

1250-1258 W 168th St
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1152 Marine Ave

2 Duplexes

2019 W 157th St

1416 W 148th St

17908-17912 S Harvard Blvd

1138 W 164th St

1210 W 144th St

15211 S Raymond Ave

15534 S Budlong Pl

16800-16806 S Western Ave
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1108 W 166th St

15600 S Vermont Ave

2709 W Rosecrans Ave

522 W 168th St

15328 S San Pedro St

15710 Halldale Ave

15530 S Budlong Plz

15714 Halldale Ave

2908 141st

762 W El Segundo Blvd
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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 | $2,324 | $1,095 | $3,150 |
Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,495 | $3,500 |
| Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,959 | $1,400 | $4,571 |
| Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $1,827 | $7,500 |
| Gardena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $1,317 | $3,938 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo South Bay | A17 | 903 Sq Ft | $3,844 |
| The Abbey Apartments | 900 Sq Ft | $2,195 | |
| Hampton Pointe Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 850 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| 4335 W Rosecrans Ave | One Bed with Loft | 803 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| Torrance 44 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 800 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| Club Pacifica | 1Bed/1Bath | 800 Sq Ft | $1,931 |
| Marquis Apartments | 1x1 | 800 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| 750 Redondo Beach Blvd | One Bedroom + One Bath | 795 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| Chadron Terrace Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 750 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Monterey Terrace Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN | 750 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1016 W 103rd St | 1+1 | $1,495 |
| 10108 S Figueroa St | #7 One Bed/ One Bath | $1,500 |
| Casa Grande | 1 Bedroom | $1,569 |
| 14000 Cordary Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | $1,595 |
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom | $1,599 |
| 14800 Chadron Ave | 1+1 | $1,650 |
| 13605 S. Vermont Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | $1,650 |
| CHADRON | Deluxe 1bd, 1ba | $1,695 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 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, CAPopulation: 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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