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16306 S Denver Ave

GardenaCA90248

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Normandie Place
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Normandie Place

15717-15725 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90247
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16609 S Denver Ave
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16609 S Denver Ave

16609 S Denver AveGardena, CA 90248
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2710 W 141st Pl
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2710 W 141st Pl

2710 W 141st PlGardena, CA 90249
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1652 W 146th St
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1652 W 146th St

1652 W 146th StGardena, CA 90247
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1123 W 164th St
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1123 W 164th St

1123 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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1323 W 168th St
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1323 W 168th St

1323 W 168th StGardena, CA 90247
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1239 W 144th St
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1239 W 144th St

1239 W 144th StGardena, CA 90247

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Largest Available Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is found at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. in the South Central LA neighborhood and is 2,150 square feet priced from $1,950. Apollo South Bay in the Hollypark neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,295 square feet and currently listed start at $4,346. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12,150 Sq Ft$1,950
Apollo South BayB101,295 Sq Ft$4,346
1246 W. Gardena2 bed, 2 bath1,151 Sq Ft$2,880
Airo at South BayB21,137 Sq Ft$3,675
Village Pointe ApartmentsTwo bedroom Two bath1,100 Sq Ft$2,135
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH1,100 Sq Ft$2,195
Prairie Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath1,050 Sq Ft$2,895
14501 Cerise Ave.2BR/2.0BA1,050 Sq Ft$2,395
Chadron Terrace Garden2 Bed 2 Bath1,035 Sq Ft$2,750
Torrance Palms2 Bedroom 2 Bath1,012 Sq Ft$2,495

Cheapest Available Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Gardena, CA is the 2-Bedroom Model starting from $1,587 at Icon at Rosecrans in the Hollypark neighborhood. The second most affordable Gardena 2 Bedroom is the Two Bed/1 Bath Model at Evergreen Apartments starting at $1,825 in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Gardena is currently $3,016. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Gardena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Icon at Rosecrans2-Bedroom$1,587
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath$1,825
Gardena Royale Apartments2BR/1.0BA$1,875
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/1$1,950
Catalina Terrace Apartments2 BED 1 BATH$1,995
Bristol Square Apartments2 BED 1 BATH$1,995
Windsong Terrace Apartments2 BED 1 BATH$1,995
15904 S. Vermont Ave2 Bed 1 Bath$2,000
Marine Terrace2+1 UPSTAIRS$2,052
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse$2,085

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Gardena Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Gardena with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Gardena is at Icon at Rosecrans listed at $1,587.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Gardena Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is $3,016.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Gardena Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gardena is a 2,150 square feet unit starting from $1,950 at 10626 S. Budlong Ave..

What is the average size for Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Gardena is currently 875 sq ft.

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