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

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property at 835 W 165th Pl

$1,895 - $2,295

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835 W 165th Pl

GardenaCA90247

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Sage Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Park

1310 W 177th StGardena, CA 90248
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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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15117 Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15117 Budlong Ave

15117 Budlong AveGardena, CA 90247
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Coral Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Apartments

1439 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248

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1034 Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1034 Magnolia Ave

1034 Magnolia 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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Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palms

15219 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90247
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Raymond Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Manor

15130 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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1854 Marine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1854 Marine Ave

1854 Marine AveGardena, CA 90249
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844 W 164th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

844 W 164th St

844 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

15915-15919 S Harvard BlvdGardena, CA 90247
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157 St
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 St

2120 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249
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The Wishing Well
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wishing Well

15223 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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164th st.
2 Bedroom Apartments

164th st.

1303 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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Thrive Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Thrive Apartments

1341 W Gardena BlvdGardena, CA 90247
property at 2100 Artesia Blvd

$1,995

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$1,995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2100 Artesia Blvd

TorranceCA90504

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Civic Center, Gardena, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Dorado1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,800
1711 Marine AveUnit 51BR,1BA$1,900
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,938
Gardena Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
West 166th St. Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,995
15904 S. Vermont Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,000
16120 Van Ness Ave.2+12BR,1BA$2,026
1854 Marine AveUnit 52BR,1BA$2,150
Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)2 Bedroom #1992BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Front A16126 S Ainsworth St3BR,2.5BA$2.35
Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)2 Bedroom #1992BR,2BA$2.95
1854 Marine AveUnit 52BR,1BA$3.07
16120 Van Ness Ave.2+12BR,1BA$2.94
15904 S. Vermont Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.19
15916 Halldale Ave, Unit B15916 Halldale Ave1BR,1BA$3.68
West 166th St. Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$4.34
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.65

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Civic Center, Gardena, CA

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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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