
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,300 (37 Rentals)
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1315 Magnolia Ave, Unit 00

835 W 165th Pl

1711 Marine Ave

Cocoon 63

Gardena Court

West 166th St. Apartments

16416 Brighton Ave

2502 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Unit 16
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15916 Halldale Ave, Unit B

1728 W 150th St

Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)

Sage Park

South Western Villas

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15117 Budlong Ave

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1709 Marine Ave
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1034 Magnolia Ave

El Dorado

15127 S Budlong Ave

Palms

Raymond Manor

15215 S Budlong Ave

15904 S. Vermont Ave

1854 Marine Ave

844 W 164th St
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15515 S Vermont -Fully Renovated

The Village Apartments

The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)

157 St

The Wishing Well

164th st.

Thrive Apartments

Palm View Village Gardena

2100 Artesia Blvd
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16120 Van Ness Ave.
Civic Center, Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Civic Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Studio Apartments | $1,960 | $1,938 | $1,971 |
| Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,795 | $2,300 |
| Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $2,026 | $2,750 |
| Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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Cheapest Available Civic Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Civic Center area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at El Dorado priced from $1,800. 1711 Marine Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 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 |
| West 166th St. Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 15904 S. Vermont Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 16120 Van Ness Ave. | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,026 |
| 1854 Marine Ave | Unit 5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Garden West Estates (55+ Senior) | 2 Bedroom #199 | 2BR,2BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $2.35 price per square foot 16126 S Ainsworth St Model at 16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Front A in the in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom #199 Model at Garden West Estates (55+ Senior) starting at $2,600 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the South Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Civic Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Front A | 16126 S Ainsworth St | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.35 |
| Garden West Estates (55+ Senior) | 2 Bedroom #199 | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 1854 Marine Ave | Unit 5 | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 16120 Van Ness Ave. | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 15904 S. Vermont Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| 15916 Halldale Ave, Unit B | 15916 Halldale Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| West 166th St. Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
| Cocoon 63 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.65 |
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Best Local Schools in Civic Center, Gardena, CA
Denker Avenue Elementary
Robert E. Peary Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Civic Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Civic Center is at Cocoon 63 listed at $1,938.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment is $1,900 at 1711 Marine Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Civic Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Civic Center is starting from $2,000 at 15904 S. Vermont Ave.
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