
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino College Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (181 Rentals)
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1540 W 145th St, Unit 1

Marine Terrace

1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.

CHADRON

Villa Del Sol

15205 Raymond Ave

1315 Magnolia Ave, Unit 00

Gardena Capri

1711 Marine Ave
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Cocoon 63

2311 W 156th St

West 166th St. Apartments

Total Monthly Price
1210 W 144th St, Unit 1

Marine Bay Apartments

Island Breeze

16416 Brighton Ave

1300 W 134th St

14705 S Normandie Ave
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Lemoli Terraces

Sage Park

South Western Villas

13921 Normandie Ave.

14905 Lemoli Ave.

1709 Marine Ave

14800 Chadron Ave

CHADRON 2

Chadron Apartments

13505 Mariposa Ave
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15117 Budlong Ave

Coral Apartments

2620 141st Pl

2620 W 141St Pl

14715 Chadron Ave

14830 Chadron Ave

15127 S Budlong Ave

Palms

2617 W Rosecrans Ave

Raymond Manor
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Van Ness Apartments

15215 S Budlong Ave

1617 W 147th St

1854 Marine Ave

The Village Apartments

157 St

The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)

Casa Grande

Cordary Manor

4325 W 147th St
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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 | $1,854 | $1,379 | $3,449 |
| El Camino College 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,495 | $2,750 |
| El Camino College 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $1,587 | $4,000 |
| El Camino College 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,827 | $3,495 |
| El Camino College 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $2,020 | $2,459 |
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There are currently 181 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 Casa Grande priced from $1,379. Premier Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable El Camino College apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,379 |
| Premier Apartments | Studio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!*** | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 4325 W 147th St | H | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 14501 Cerise Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| PRAIRIE | DELUXE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Avianti | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| El Capistrano | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Cerise (Fountain Villa) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Marine Terrace | Spacious Single | Studio,1BA | $1,544 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino College, CA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Camino College area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2 Model at 13418 Roselle Ave in the in the Fusion at South Bay neighborhood starting from $2,650. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13418 Roselle Ave | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| 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 |
| 16413 S Dalton Ave, Unit C | 16413 S Dalton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Bristol Square Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 2620 W 141St Pl | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| London Arms Apartments | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 138TH | 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 $1,544.
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 $3,047.
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 8 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 $199 which is $2,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino College.
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