Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino College Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (229 Rentals)

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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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13921 Normandie Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13921 Normandie Ave.

13921 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90249
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Monterey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Apartments

1315 Magnolia AveGardena, CA 90247
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CHADRON 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

CHADRON 2

14815-14817 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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14800 Chadron Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14800 Chadron Ave

14800 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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2620 W 141St Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620 W 141St Pl

2620 W 141St PlGardena, CA 90249
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14715 Chadron Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14715 Chadron Ave

14715-14719 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249

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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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14724 Chadron Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14724 Chadron Ave

14724-14728 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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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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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. 4325 W 147th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. 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
4325 W 147th StHStudio,1BA$1,399
PRAIRIEDELUXE STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,450
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Avianti SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
14501 Cerise Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Cerise (Fountain Villa)StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-TORRANCEStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR MOVE ...Studio,1BA$1,545
14019 Cerise Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,550
Casa Grande1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,559

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino College, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Camino College area is the $1.88 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 $2,450. The second greatest value El Camino College apartment is the Townhouse Model at Village Pointe Apartments starting at $2,085 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Fusion at South Bay 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.
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.88
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
1430 W 146th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.20
Yukon (Regent)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
14724 Chadron Ave2+22BR,2BA$2.13
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.22
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Casa Grande1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$2.14
Marine TerracestudioStudio ,1BA$2.21

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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 $1,559.

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 4 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 $196 which is $3,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino College.

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