
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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Island Breeze Apartments

Gardena Royale

Villa Del Sol

15205 Raymond Ave

Santorini Apartments

Casa Grande

Cordary Manor

9910 S Village Dr
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13444-13460 Prairie Ave.

Hampton Pointe Apartments

PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)

London Arms Apartments

12022 Birch Ave

Villa Gardens

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3412 W 189th St, Unit studio

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3412 W 189th St, Unit private efficiency

12318 Birch Ave.
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Americana and Il Pompeii

South Pacific

Doty Apartments North & South

Village Pointe Apartments

14102 Lemoli Ave

14019 Cerise Ave

1571 W 207th St

Montecito

El Romano
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Ocean Breeze Apartments

RAMONA

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11520 Menlo Ave

14025 Chadron Ave

12304 Grevillea Ave.

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12704 Cedar Ave, Unit B

12311 Grevillea Ave

12906 Doty Ave

10407 Crenshaw Blvd
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena Studio Apartments | $2,335 | $1,379 | $3,369 |
| Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,549 | $3,530 |
| Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $1,587 | $4,571 |
| Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,203 | $1,827 | $7,500 |
| Gardena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,317 | $3,800 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Gardena, CAPopulation: 59,721
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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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA
Written by: Rachel Presser
Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles
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When most people think of collegiate destination cities, Boston and New York often come to mind in addition to smaller college towns.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.