Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,100 (6 Rentals)

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Studio Apartments

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16025 S Western AveGardena, 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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1315 Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1315 Magnolia Ave

1315 Magnolia 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 Island Breeze Apartments priced from $1,575. Cocoon 20 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,823. Here are the most affordable Central Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,575
Cocoon 200BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,823
2800 W. 141st Pl.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Gardena area is the $2.32 price per square foot 3x1 Model at Berendo Trio Apartments in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Central Gardena apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 14011 S Budlong Ave starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 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.
Berendo Trio Apartments3x13BR,1BA$2.32
14011 S Budlong Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.60
16001 Denker Ave, Unit 1116001 Denker Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
Denker Avenue Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$3.00
14421 S Normandie Ave, Unit B14421 S Normandie Ave2BR,1BA$2.53
1243 W 164th St, Unit D1243 W 164th St2BR,1.5BA$3.60
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.2 Bed 1 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.13
Raymond Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
2800 W. 141st Pl.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.58

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Central Gardena, Gardena, CA

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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 Island Breeze Apartments listed at $1,575.

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 2800 W. 141st Pl..

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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