Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,330 (44 Rentals)

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property at 1218 Marine Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1218 Marine Ave

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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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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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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164th st.
2 Bedroom Apartments

164th st.

1303 W 164th StGardena, CA 90247
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property at 15226 Normandie Ave
$2,450

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Base Rent$2,450

Total Monthly Price$2,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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15226 Normandie Ave, Unit B

15226 Normandie Ave
GardenaCA90247
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166th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

166th St

16606 S Dalton AveGardena, CA 90247

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property at 2100 Artesia Blvd
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
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 1034 Magnolia Ave priced from $1,850. 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
1034 Magnolia Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
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
The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)Renovated One Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$2,195
Palm View Village Gardena1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2121 W 157th St Model at 2121 W 157th St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 17055 S Dalton Ave Model at 17055 S Dalton Ave, Unit 5 starting at $3,200 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Harbor Gateway 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.
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.84
17055 S Dalton Ave, Unit 517055 S Dalton Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.78
15411 S Western Ave, Unit A15411 S Western Ave1BR,1BA$2.88
The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)Renovated One Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$3.38
1034 Magnolia Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Palm View Village Gardena1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.34
1345 W 163rd St, Unit B1345 W 163rd St1BR,1BA$4.18
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.65

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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 $1,850 at 1034 Magnolia 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 $2,600 at Palm View Village Gardena.

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