Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,400 (47 Rentals)

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property at 16122 S Ainsworth St

$3,100

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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16122 S Ainsworth St, Unit 4, Unit 4

16122 S Ainsworth St
GardenaCA90247
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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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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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Coral Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Apartments

1439 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248
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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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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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1034 Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1034 Magnolia Ave

1034 Magnolia 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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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
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1717-1727 Marine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1717-1727 Marine Ave

1717-1727 Marine AveGardena, CA 90247
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1246 W. Gardena
2 Bedroom Apartments

1246 W. Gardena

1244-1250 W Gardena BlvdGardena, CA 90247

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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 Studio unit found at 159th St priced from $1,525. 15205 Raymond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
159th St0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,938
Gardena Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
West 166th St. Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,995
El Dorado2bed/2bath2BR,1BA$2,195
16120 Van Ness Ave.2+12BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center 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 Civic Center apartment is the 15810 Normandie Ave Model at 15810 Normandie Ave, Unit Apt 2 starting at $2,200 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Central 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.
16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 216418 Halldale Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.29
15810 Normandie Ave, Unit Apt 215810 Normandie Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.17
Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)2 Bedroom #1992BR,2BA$2.95
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$3.14
15903 Halldale Ave, Unit 115903 Halldale AveStudio ,1BA$2.36
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
159th St0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio ,1BA$3.59

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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 159th St listed at $1,525.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment is $1,795 at 15205 Raymond 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 $2,195 at El Dorado.

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