
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,125 (45 Rentals)
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1218 Marine Ave

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15411 S Western Ave, Unit A

15205 Raymond Ave

1315 Magnolia Ave, Unit 00

1711 Marine Ave

Cocoon 63

Gardena Court
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2501 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Unit Pueblo gardena 119

2501 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Unit 130

1165-1171 166th St

1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.

1034 Magnolia Ave

14011 S Budlong Ave, Unit 102

14705 S Normandie Ave

13921 Normandie Ave.
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15117 Budlong Ave

2620 W 141St Pl

El Dorado

Palms

15127 S Budlong Ave

2617 W Rosecrans Ave

Raymond Manor
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14719 S. Berendo Ave

2501 W Redondo Beach Blvd

15215 S Budlong Ave

1617 W 147th St

2708

1854 Marine Ave

The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)

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15515 S Vermont -Fully Renovated
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157 St

1430 W 146th St

The Wishing Well

1651 W. 147th St

1540 W 145th St

Berendo Apartments

16515 New Hampshire Ave

1838 Marine Ave

16120 Van Ness Ave.
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Central Gardena, Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Gardena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Gardena Studio Apartments | $1,929 | $1,694 | $1,985 |
| Central Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,895 | $1,950 |
| Central Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $2,194 | $2,900 |
| Central Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $3,090 | $3,195 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 15205 Raymond Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 1711 Marine Ave | Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Cocoon 63 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,938 |
| Gardena Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Cocoon 20 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| 1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave. | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| 1651 W. 147th St | 2X1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2121 W 157th St, Unit 2 | 2121 W 157th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Berendo Trio Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 1465 W 157th St, Unit Apt C | 1465 W 157th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 166th St | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| 1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave. | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 15411 S Western Ave, Unit A | 15411 S Western Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 1651 W. 147th St | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| 15205 Raymond Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Cocoon 63 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.65 |
| 13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio ,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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