Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,100 (61 Rentals)

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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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13921 Normandie Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13921 Normandie Ave.

13921 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90249
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Monterey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Apartments

1315 Magnolia AveGardena, CA 90247
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15117 Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15117 Budlong Ave

15117 Budlong AveGardena, CA 90247
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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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El Dorado
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado

1130 Marine AveGardena, CA 90247
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Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palms

15219 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90247
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1034 Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1034 Magnolia Ave

1034 Magnolia 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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1617 W 147th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 W 147th St

1617 W 147th StGardena, CA 90247

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1854 Marine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1854 Marine Ave

1854 Marine AveGardena, CA 90249
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157 St
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 St

2120 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

15915-15919 S Harvard BlvdGardena, CA 90247
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1430 W 146th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1430 W 146th St

1430 W 146th StGardena, CA 90247
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The Wishing Well
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wishing Well

15223 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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1540 W 145th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1540 W 145th St

1540 W 145th StGardena, CA 90247
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Berendo Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berendo Apartments

14427-14429 S Berendo AveGardena, CA 90247
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164th st.
2 Bedroom Apartments

164th st.

1303 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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Cheapest Available Central Gardena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Gardena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Sunrise Manor priced from $1,672. 2907 W. 141st Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Central Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise ManorStudio AStudio,1BA$1,672
2907 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
1034 Magnolia Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
1711 Marine AveUnit 51BR,1BA$1,900
14719 S. Berendo Ave2+12BR,1BA$1,934
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,938
Gardena Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Cocoon 200BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Gardena area is the $2.50 price per square foot C Model at 1203 W Gardena Blvd in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Central Gardena apartment is the 2121 W 157th St Model at 2121 W 157th St, Unit 2 starting at $2,450 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Central Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1203 W Gardena BlvdC3BR,2BA$2.50
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.88
1430 W 146th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.20
16019 S Harvard Blvd, Unit B16019 S Harvard Blvd2BR,1BA$2.61
15411 S Western Ave, Unit A15411 S Western Ave1BR,1BA$2.53
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
1540 W 145th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.28
1034 Magnolia Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
14719 S. Berendo Ave2+12BR,1BA$2.98
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Gardena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Gardena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Gardena is at Sunrise Manor listed at $1,672.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Gardena Apartment is $1,850 at 1034 Magnolia Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Gardena is starting from $1,934 at 14719 S. Berendo Ave.

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