Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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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 $1,455. Island Breeze Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Central Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,455
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of May 24, 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 bed, 2 bath Model at 1246 W. Gardena starting at $2,880 with a $2.50 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
1246 W. Gardena2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.50
1854 Marine AveUnit 52BR,1BA$3.07
16120 Van Ness Ave.2+12BR,1BA$3.18
14719 S. Berendo Ave2+12BR,1BA$3.39
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
2800 W. 141st Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Cocoon 200BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.63
El Dorado1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$3.60
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Gardena

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Gardena?

There are currently 376 Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $3,200. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Gardena ranging from $1,425 to $5,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Gardena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Gardena ranges from $1,425 to $5,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,347.

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