Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,125 (45 Rentals)

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$1,700

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1218 Marine Ave

GardenaCA90247

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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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South Western Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

South Western Villas

16025 S Western 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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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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2708
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2708

2708 W 141st PlGardena, CA 90249
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1854 Marine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1854 Marine Ave

1854 Marine AveGardena, 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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157 St
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 St

2120 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249
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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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1651 W. 147th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1651 W. 147th St

1651 W 147th StGardena, 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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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 13921 Normandie Ave. priced from $1,395. 15205 Raymond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Central Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
1711 Marine AveUnit 51BR,1BA$1,900
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,938
Gardena Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Cocoon 200BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,985
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,250
1651 W. 147th St2X12BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Gardena area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2121 W 157th St Model at 2121 W 157th St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value Central Gardena apartment is the 3 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom Model at Berendo Trio Apartments starting at $2,745 with a $2.55 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.
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.84
Berendo Trio Apartments3 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.55
1465 W 157th St, Unit Apt C1465 W 157th St2BR,1BA$2.68
166th St2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.70
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
15411 S Western Ave, Unit A15411 S Western Ave1BR,1BA$2.88
1651 W. 147th St2X12BR,1BA$3.59
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.65
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.88

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 13921 Normandie Ave. listed at $1,395.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Gardena Apartment is $1,765 at 13921 Normandie 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 $2,250 at 1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave..

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