Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,300 (46 Rentals)

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property at 15820 Arcturus Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

15820 Arcturus Ave, Unit B

15820 Arcturus Ave
GardenaCA90249

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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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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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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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844 W 164th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

844 W 164th St

844 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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157 St
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 St

2120 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249

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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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The Wishing Well
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wishing Well

15223 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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2 Bedroom Apartments

164th st.

1303 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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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 Studio unit found at Sunrise Manor priced from $1,672. 15205 Raymond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise ManorStudio AStudio,1BA$1,672
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
1711 Marine AveUnit 51BR,1BA$1,900
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,938
Gardena Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
15904 S. Vermont Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,000
West 166th St. Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $2.41 price per square foot 16126 S Ainsworth St Model at 16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Rear Top Floor in the in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the C Model at 1203 W Gardena Blvd starting at $3,395 with a $2.50 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.
16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Rear Top Floor16126 S Ainsworth St3BR,2BA$2.41
1203 W Gardena BlvdC3BR,2BA$2.50
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.88
17055 S Dalton Ave, Unit 517055 S Dalton Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.78
17055 Dalton Ave, Unit 517055 Dalton Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.78
16019 S Harvard Blvd, Unit B16019 S Harvard Blvd2BR,1BA$2.61
16413 S Dalton Ave, Unit C16413 S Dalton Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)2 Bedroom #1992BR,2BA$2.95
15411 S Western Ave, Unit A15411 S Western Ave1BR,1BA$2.53
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04

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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 Sunrise Manor listed at $1,672.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Civic Center Apartment is $1,895 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 $2,000 at 15904 S. Vermont Ave.

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