
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino College Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (199 Rentals)
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15012 Lemoli Ave

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Island Breeze Apartments

1743 W 149th St

1315 Magnolia Ave

1733 W 150th St

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1733 W 150th St, Unit B

CHADRON

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1946 W 145th St

Villa Del Sol
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15205 Raymond Ave

2907 W. 141st Place

Gardena Capri Apartments

Cocoon 63

West 166th St. Apartments

Marine Terrace

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Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)

1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.

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1610 W 168th St, Unit D
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14011 S Budlong Ave

1300 W 134th St

14705 S Normandie Ave

Lemoli Terraces

South Western Villas

3351 Marine Ave.

14830 Chadron Ave

14800 Chadron Ave

Chadron Apartments

14905 Lemoli Ave.
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Coral Apartments

15117 Budlong Ave

Newly Renovated 1 bedroom

CHADRON 2

2501 W Redondo Beach Blvd

15127 S Budlong Ave

Hollypark Apartments

14715 Chadron Ave

Palms

2800 W. 141st Place
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2617 W Rosecrans Ave

Raymond Manor

15215 S Budlong Ave

1617 W 147th St

The Village Apartments

157 St

The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)

1854 Marine Ave

The Wishing Well

13637 Cordary Ave
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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 | $1,842 | $1,095 | $2,849 |
| El Camino College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,565 | $2,500 |
| El Camino College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,546 | $1,587 | $4,000 |
| El Camino College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,164 | $1,827 | $3,700 |
| El Camino College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $2,020 | $2,459 |
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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. 13637 Cordary Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,380. 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 |
| 13637 Cordary Ave | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| 14428 Cerise Avenue | 0/1 (Unit 23) | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 13444-13460 Prairie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| PRAIRIE | DELUXE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Island Breeze Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| HAWTHORNE 2 | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| CORDARY 3 | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| CORDARY 2 | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle) | JR Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino College, CA
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Camino College area is the $2.08 price per square foot 1946 W 145th St Model at 1946 W 145th St in the in the Hollypark neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value El Camino College apartment is the 16418 Halldale Ave Model at 16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Central Gardena 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 W 145th St | 1946 W 145th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 2 | 16418 Halldale Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| Lemoli Apartments | Two Bedroom + Two Baths TH | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 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 |
| Casa Grande | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
| Club Pacifica | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| RAMONA | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl 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 $1,555.
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 $1,569, while the average apartment in El Camino College costs $3,297.
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 11 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 $728 which is $2,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino College.
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