Cheap Homes for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,700 (6 Rentals)

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1218 Marine Ave

GardenaCA90247

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA

As of September 04, 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 840 W 168th St Model at 840 W 168th St starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 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
840 W 168th St840 W 168th St3BR,1.5BA$2.75
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
1034 Magnolia Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
15205 Raymond Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
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 Civic Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Civic Center?

There are currently 270 Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,694 to $3,300. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Civic Center ranging from $1,700 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 $1,700 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,564.

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