
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)
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1315 Magnolia Ave

15117 Budlong Ave

2907 W. 141st Place

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1711 W 144th St, Unit #4

2617 W. 141st Place
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2800 W. 141st Place

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14705 S Normandie Ave

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159th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Gardena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Gardena Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $1,495 | $2,031 |
| Central Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,700 | $2,550 |
| Central Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $2,200 | $3,480 |
| Central Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $2,750 | $3,390 |
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There are currently 19 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Breeze Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 159th St | 0 bed, 1 bath - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
| 15117 Budlong Ave | unit 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 2800 W. 141st Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 2907 W. 141st Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 2 | 16418 Halldale Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| 1246 W. Gardena | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| 14011 S Budlong Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 1610 W 168th St, Unit D | 1610 W 168th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.21 |
| 14719 S. Berendo Ave | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 1711 W 144th St, Unit #4 | 1711 W 144th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 2800 W. 141st Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 15117 Budlong Ave | unit 11 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Island Breeze Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,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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