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

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property at 1733 W 150th St

$1,550

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1733 W 150th St

GardenaCA90247
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1733 W 150th St, Unit B
$1,650
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1733 W 150th St, Unit B

1733 W 150th StGardena, CA 90247
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1610 W 168th St, Unit D
$2,250
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1610 W 168th St, Unit D

1610 W 168th StGardena, CA 90247
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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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South Western Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

South Western Villas

16025 S Western AveGardena, CA 90247
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3351 Marine Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3351 Marine Ave.

3351 Marine 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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Chadron Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chadron Apartments

14724-14728 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249

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Coral Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Apartments

1439 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248
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15117 Budlong Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15117 Budlong Ave

15117 Budlong AveGardena, CA 90247
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CHADRON 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

CHADRON 2

14815-14817 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Hollypark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hollypark Apartments

13801-13817 Van Ness AveGardena, 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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1617 W 147th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 W 147th St

1617 W 147th StGardena, CA 90247
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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
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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 Wishing Well
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wishing Well

15223 S Raymond AveGardena, CA 90247
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier ApartmentsJr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA...Studio,1BA$1,095
13637 Cordary Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,380
14428 Cerise Avenue0/1 (Unit 23)Studio,1BA$1,395
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,495
PRAIRIEDELUXE STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
HAWTHORNE 2Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
CORDARY 3Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
CORDARY 2Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)JR StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1946 W 145th St1946 W 145th St2BR,1BA$2.08
16418 Halldale Ave, Unit 216418 Halldale Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.29
Lemoli ApartmentsTwo Bedroom + Two Baths TH2BR,2BA$2.21
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
2518 Mathews Ave2 bd/ 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.43
Casa Grande2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.28
Club Pacifica1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
RAMONAstudioStudio ,1BA$2.45

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El Camino College, Gardena, CA

Ranked #12

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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