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

Island Breeze Apartments

1540 W 145th St, Unit 1

Marine Terrace

13605 S. Vermont Avenue

Rosecrans

CHADRON

Gardena Royale

Villa Del Sol
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15205 Raymond Ave

1315 Magnolia Ave, Unit 00

835 W 165th Pl

1711 Marine Ave

1300 W 134th St

14705 S Normandie Ave

Lemoli Terraces

Fig Tree

Hoover Apartments

Sage Park
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South Western Villas

El Segundo

14905 Lemoli Ave.

The Katydid Apartments

14800 Chadron Ave

2110 W El Segundo Blvd

Chadron Apartments

15117 Budlong Ave

Coral Apartments

2620 W 141St Pl
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2620 141st Pl

CHADRON 2

14715 Chadron Ave

1709 Marine Ave

Santorini Apartments

14830 Chadron Ave

2300 W El Segundo Blvd

El Segundo Apartments

El Dorado

13707 Van Ness Ave.
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Palms

15127 S Budlong Ave

2617 W Rosecrans Ave

Raymond Manor

Gardena Apartments

329 E 116th Pl

130 W 106th St

Maya Town Homes

Casa Grande

Cordary Manor
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Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Gardena Studio Apartments | $2,335 | $1,379 | $3,369 |
| Cheap Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,549 | $3,530 |
| Cheap Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $1,587 | $4,571 |
| Cheap Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,203 | $1,827 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Gardena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,317 | $3,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes-4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,211 |
| Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,379 |
| Premier Apartments | Studio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!*** | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 14501 Cerise Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Island Breeze Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,432 |
| HAWTHORNE WAY | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 13444-13460 Prairie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| PRAIRIE | DELUXE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| MANOR | Beautiful studios with Paid Utilities! ***$500 ... | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 4011 W. 129th Street | 0+1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10626 S. Budlong Ave. | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 1545 W 207th St, Unit 1 | 1545 W 207th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Torrance Villa Pacifica | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes -3 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.97 |
| Icon at Rosecrans | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Village Pointe Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| Evergreen Apartments | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Marquis Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| London Arms Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,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, CAPopulation: 59,721
Ranked #635
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Gardena, CA
Robert E. Peary Middle
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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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