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Lemoli Terraces
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Lemoli Terraces

15004 Lemoli AveGardena, CA 90249
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Hoover Apartments
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Hoover Apartments

12817 S Hoover StGardena, CA 90247
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Fig Tree
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Fig Tree

16521 S Figueroa StGardena, CA 90248
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Galaxy Apartments
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Galaxy Apartments

835 W Rosecrans AveGardena, CA 90247
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14724 Chadron Ave
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14724 Chadron Ave

14724-14728 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Premier Apartments
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Premier Apartments

15001 Crenshaw BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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1021 W. 161st St.
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1021 W. 161st St.

1021 W 161st StGardena, CA 90247
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Coral Apartments
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Coral Apartments

1439 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248
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2923 West 141st Pl
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2923 West 141st Pl

2923 W 141st PlGardena, CA 90249
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El Dorado Apartments
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El Dorado Apartments

1130 Marine AveGardena, CA 90247
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Raymond Manor
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Raymond Manor

15130 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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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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The Village Apartments
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The Village Apartments

15915-15919 S Harvard BlvdGardena, CA 90247
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The Wishing Well
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The Wishing Well

15223 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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2903 W 141st St
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2903 W 141st St

2903 W 141st StGardena, CA 90249
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802 W 164th St
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802 W 164th St

802 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247

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Largest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is found at Hampton Pointe Apartments in the Hollypark neighborhood and is 850 square feet priced from $1,700. Sunshine Villa has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 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
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath850 Sq Ft$1,700
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths800 Sq Ft$1,750
Monte Carlo Apartments1x1765 Sq Ft$1,745
Whispering Winds Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
Chadron Terrace Garden1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$2,100
South Pacific Apartments1 bed Apt 19,35,36 & 55750 Sq Ft$1,772
Monterey Terrace Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN750 Sq Ft$1,975
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVEONE730 Sq Ft$1,695
Airo at South BayA3729 Sq Ft$2,675
Casa Grande1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$1,579

Cheapest Available Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,530 at 3940 W. 112th St. in the Southwest Inglewood neighborhood. The second most affordable Gardena 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Casa Grande starting at $1,579 in the Imperial Highway neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gardena is currently $2,187. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3940 W. 112th St.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,530
Casa Grande1 Bedroom$1,579
11736 S Vermont Ave.ONE$1,656
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVEONE$1,695
14905 Lemoli Ave.ONE$1,695
4028 W. 137th St.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,695
1735 W 120th St1B/1B1731- 1735 -1741 -17$1,695
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath$1,700
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath$1,700
Marine Terrace1+1$1,722

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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.

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Getting Around Gardena, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 3940 W. 112th St. listed at $1,530.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is $2,187.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardena is a 850 square feet unit starting from $1,700 at Hampton Pointe Apartments.

What is the average size for Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gardena is currently 647 sq ft.

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