Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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Berendo Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berendo Apartments

14427-14429 S Berendo AveGardena, CA 90247
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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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159th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

159th St

15901 S Vermont AveGardena, CA 90247

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El Dorado Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

1130 Marine 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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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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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 $1,495. 159th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here are the most affordable Central Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
159th St0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio,1BA$1,649
15117 Budlong Aveunit 111BR,1BA$1,700
2800 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
2907 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Gardena area is the $2.55 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Thrive Apartments in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $3,390. The second greatest value Central Gardena apartment is the 16418 Halldale Ave Model at 16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $2.29 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.
Thrive Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.55
16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 216418 Halldale Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.29
1246 W. Gardena2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.52
14011 S Budlong Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
1610 W 168th St, Unit D1610 W 168th St2BR,1.5BA$3.21
14719 S. Berendo Ave1+11BR,1BA$3.07
1711 W 144th St, Unit #41711 W 144th St1BR,1BA$3.19
2800 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
15117 Budlong Aveunit 111BR,1BA$3.40
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.40

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 $1,495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Gardena Apartment is $1,700 at 15117 Budlong 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 $2,200 at Island Breeze Apartments.

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