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Gardena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardena, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,211. Casa Grande in the Hollypark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,319
13637 Cordary AveZEROStudio,1BA$1,364
12318 Birch Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Marquis Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Trinidad ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardena area is the $1.90 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Harbor City Lights Apartments in the in the North Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,470. The second greatest value Gardena apartment is the Maya Town Homes -3 Model at Maya Town Homes starting at $1,869 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbor City Lights Apartments4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.90
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
750 Redondo Beach BlvdTwo Bedroom \ Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.20
16001 Denker Ave, Unit 1116001 Denker Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.19
Monte Carlo Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.28
Marquis Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardena

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardena?

There are currently 2480 Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,211 to $5,850. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardena ranging from $1,390 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gardena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardena ranges from $1,390 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,012.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gardena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gardena range from $1,869 to $4,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,211.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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