Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,100 (43 Rentals)

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$2,150

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2311 W 156th St

GardenaCA90249

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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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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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The Wishing Well
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wishing Well

15223 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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164th st.
2 Bedroom Apartments

164th st.

1303 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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1647 W 147th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1647 W 147th St

1647 W 147th 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 Island Breeze Apartments priced from $1,432. 15205 Raymond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Central Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,432
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
2620 W 141St Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
2800 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
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
West 166th St. Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,995
16120 Van Ness Ave2+12BR,1BA$2,026

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Gardena area is the $2.29 price per square foot 16418 Halldale Ave Model at 16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Central Gardena apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2620 W 141St Pl starting at $1,795 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Hollypark 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.
16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 216418 Halldale Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.29
2620 W 141St Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.39
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
16120 Van Ness Ave2+12BR,1BA$2.94
14719 S Berendo Ave2+12BR,1BA$2.98
15916 Halldale Ave, Unit B15916 Halldale Ave1BR,1BA$3.68
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
2800 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
Cocoon 200BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.63
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.25

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 $1,432.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Gardena Apartment is $1,795 at 15205 Raymond 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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