Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino College Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (178 Rentals)

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property at 15401 Faysmith Ave

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15401 Faysmith Ave

GardenaCA90249

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property at 2311 W 156th St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2311 W 156th St

GardenaCA90249
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1300 W 134th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1300 W 134th St

1300 W 134th StGardena, CA 90247

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Lemoli Terraces
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lemoli Terraces

15004 Lemoli AveGardena, CA 90249
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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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14800 Chadron Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14800 Chadron Ave

14800 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Chadron Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chadron Apartments

14724-14728 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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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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Chadron Twins
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chadron Twins

14715-14719 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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2620 W 141St Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620 W 141St Pl

2620 W 141St PlGardena, CA 90249
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Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palms

15219 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90247
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13707 Van Ness Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13707 Van Ness Ave.

13707 Van Ness AveGardena, CA 90249
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Raymond Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Manor

15130 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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1617 W 147th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 W 147th St

1617 W 147th StGardena, 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 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
property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,499

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$1,499

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$1,499

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260

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El Camino College, Gardena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Camino College Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Camino College area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Premier Apartments priced from $1,095. Casa Grande has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,379. Here are the most affordable El Camino College apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier ApartmentsJr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA...Studio,1BA$1,095
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,379
Cerise Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,432
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,495
The Prairie ApartmentsDELUXE STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
El Capistrano ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Fountain Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Alondra Park ApartmentsSingleStudio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino College, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Camino College 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 El Camino College apartment is the 3-Bedroom Model at Icon at Rosecrans starting at $1,827 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Hollypark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Camino College 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
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
2518 Mathews Ave2 bd/ 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.43
Club Pacifica1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.48
Bristol Square Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.56
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
2620 W 141St Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.39
London Arms Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.14
138th Street ApartmentsDeluxe 1bd, 1ba1BR,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Camino College, Gardena, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including El Camino College, Gardena, and the greater Los Angeles area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Camino College Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Camino College?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Camino College is under $1,545.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Camino College?

The cheapest apartment in El Camino College is Casa Grande which is listed at $1,559, while the average apartment in El Camino College costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Camino College?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in El Camino College that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Camino College?

Cheap apartments in El Camino College have an average cost of $206 which is $2,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino College.

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