Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,100 (17 Rentals)

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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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13921 Normandie Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13921 Normandie Ave.

13921 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90249
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159th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

159th St

15901 S Vermont 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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El Dorado
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado

1130 Marine 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 $1,525. 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$1,525
14719 S. Berendo Ave1+11BR,1BA$1,749
2907 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
2800 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of April 26, 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 2+1 Model at 16120 Van Ness Ave. starting at $2,195 with a $2.51 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.
16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 216418 Halldale Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.29
16120 Van Ness Ave.2+12BR,1BA$2.51
2027 W 157th St, Unit 22027 W 157th St2BR,1.5BA$2.78
The Wishing WellFully Furnished One Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$3.72
El Dorado2bed/2bath2BR,1BA$3.43
14719 S. Berendo Ave1+11BR,1BA$2.69
2800 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Cocoon 200BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.63
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.40
159th St0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio ,1BA$3.67

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 $1,749 at 14719 S. Berendo 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 $2,195 at 16120 Van Ness Ave..

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