
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino College Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (178 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the El Camino College area of Gardena.


Premier Apartments

Island Breeze Apartments

1540 W 145th St, Unit 1

Marine Terrace

3351 Marine Ave.

Chadron Apartments

Villa Del Sol

2800 W. 141st Place

15205 Raymond Ave
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1315 Magnolia Ave, Unit 00

1711 Marine Ave

Gardena Capri Apartments

Cocoon 63

West 166th St. Apartments

2311 W 156th St

16416 Brighton Ave

1300 W 134th St

14705 S Normandie Ave
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Lemoli Terraces

Sage Park

South Western Villas

Lemoli Apartments

14800 Chadron Ave

Chadron Apartments

15117 Budlong Ave

Coral Apartments

2620 141st Pl

14815-14817 Chadron Ave
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Chadron Twins

1709 Marine Ave

14830 Chadron Ave

2620 W 141St Pl

15127 S Budlong Ave

2617 W Rosecrans Ave

Palms

13707 Van Ness Ave.

Raymond Manor

15215 S Budlong Ave
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1617 W 147th St

1854 Marine Ave

The Village Apartments

157 St

The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)

Casa Grande

Cordary Manor

Total Monthly Price
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.

4541 W 172nd St

Parkview Apartments
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El Camino College, Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Camino College?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino College Studio Apartments | $1,822 | $1,095 | $3,369 |
| El Camino College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,559 | $2,800 |
| El Camino College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,587 | $4,000 |
| El Camino College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,827 | $3,875 |
| El Camino College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $2,020 | $2,459 |
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There are currently 178 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Camino College Neighborhood of Gardena, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Apartments | Jr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA... | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,379 |
| Cerise Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Island Breeze Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,432 |
| 13444-13460 Prairie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Prairie Apartments | DELUXE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Parkview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| El Capistrano Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Fountain Villa Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Alondra Park Apartments | Single | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 2 | 16418 Halldale Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| Icon at Rosecrans | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Village Pointe Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| 2518 Mathews Ave | 2 bd/ 1 ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Club Pacifica | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Bristol Square Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 2620 W 141St Pl | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| London Arms Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 138th Street Apartments | Deluxe 1bd, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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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