Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA from $600 (244 Rentals)

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property at 15401 Faysmith Ave

$875

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$875

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15401 Faysmith Ave

GardenaCA90249

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property at 835 W 165th Pl

$1,895 - $2,295

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835 W 165th Pl

GardenaCA90247
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1300 W 134th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1300 W 134th St

1300 W 134th StGardena, CA 90247
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Lemoli Terraces
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lemoli Terraces

15004 Lemoli AveGardena, CA 90249
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Fig Tree
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fig Tree

16521 S Figueroa StGardena, CA 90248
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Hoover Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hoover Apartments

12817 S Hoover StGardena, CA 90247
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Sage Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Park

1310 W 177th StGardena, CA 90248
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South Western Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

South Western Villas

16025 S Western AveGardena, CA 90247
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El Segundo
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Segundo

822-826 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90247
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14800 Chadron Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14800 Chadron Ave

14800 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Chadron Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chadron Apartments

14724-14728 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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15117 Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15117 Budlong Ave

15117 Budlong AveGardena, CA 90247
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Coral Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Apartments

1439 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248
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2620 W 141St Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620 W 141St Pl

2620 W 141St PlGardena, CA 90249

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CHADRON 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

CHADRON 2

14815-14817 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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14715 Chadron Ave
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14715 Chadron Ave

14715-14719 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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El Dorado
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El Dorado

1130 Marine AveGardena, CA 90247
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13707 Van Ness Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13707 Van Ness Ave.

13707 Van Ness AveGardena, CA 90249

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Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palms

15219 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90247
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Raymond Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Manor

15130 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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property at 130 W 106th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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130 W 106th St

Los AngelesCA90003

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Cheapest Available Gardena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardena, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,211. Casa Grande in the Hollypark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,379. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,379
Premier ApartmentsStudio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!***Studio,1BA$1,395
14501 Cerise Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,432
HAWTHORNE WAYDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,495
PRAIRIEDELUXE STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
MANORBeautiful studios with Paid Utilities! ***$500 ...Studio,1BA$1,495
4011 W. 129th Street0+1Studio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardena area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. in the in the South Central LA neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Gardena apartment is the 1545 W 207th St Model at 1545 W 207th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,150 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the East Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12BR,1BA$0.91
1545 W 207th St, Unit 11545 W 207th St3BR,2BA$2.25
Torrance Villa Pacifica3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.14
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.97
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Marquis Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.13
London Arms Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.14

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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 Cheap Gardena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardena is at Casa Grande listed at $1,379.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardena Apartment is $1,549 at 12036 S Vermont Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gardena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is starting from $1,587 at Icon at Rosecrans.

What is the most affordable Gardena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gardena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Icon at Rosecrans and starts from $1,827.

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