Cheap Homes for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,400 (2 Rentals)

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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
16413 S Dalton Ave, Unit C16413 S Dalton Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
16019 S Harvard Blvd, Unit B16019 S Harvard Blvd2BR,1BA$2.61
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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Civic Center, Gardena, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Civic Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Civic Center?

There are currently 271 Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,672 to $3,500. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Civic Center ranging from $1,495 to $7,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Civic Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Civic Center ranges from $1,495 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,433.

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