Cheap Homes for Rent in Gardena, CA from $750 (38 Rentals)

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property at 814 W 147th St

$1,111

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$1,111

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814 W 147th St, Unit Side

814 W 147th St
GardenaCA90247
property at 3524 W 112th St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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3524 W 112th St, Unit 3

3524 W 112th St
InglewoodCA90303
property at 130 W 106th St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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130 W 106th St

Los AngelesCA90003

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property at 17032 Wilton Pl

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17032 Wilton Pl

TorranceCA90504
property at 3613 W 108th St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

3613 W 108th St

InglewoodCA90303
property at 4249 W 136th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

4249 W 136th St

HawthorneCA90250

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property at 1218 Marine Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1218 Marine Ave

GardenaCA90247
property at 4203 137th St

$1,750

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 24

4203 137th St, Unit C

4203 137th St
HawthorneCA90250

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Cheapest Available Gardena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardena, CA is a Studio unit found at Premier Apartments in the Gardena neighborhood priced from $1,095. Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,317. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier ApartmentsJr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA...Studio,1BA$1,095
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,317
13637 Cordary Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,380
4325 W 147th StHStudio,1BA$1,399
RosecransStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL...Studio,1BA$1,425
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
PRAIRIEDELUXE STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,450
The Century Village (9910 S Village Dr)0+1Studio,1BA$1,475
Avanti ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
MANORBeautiful studios with Paid Utilities! ***$500 ...Studio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardena area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2121 W 157th St Model at 2121 W 157th St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Gardena apartment is the 3+1 Model at Marine Terrace starting at $2,394 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Gardena 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.
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.88
Marine Terrace3+13BR,1BA$2.08
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.97
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
Village Pointe ApartmentsTwo bedroom Two bath2BR,2BA$1.94
1432 W 106th St, Unit 2 Bedroom1432 W 106th St2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Casa Grande2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.09
3137-3139 W. 139th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$2.14

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Gardena, CA
Population: 59,721

Ranked #635

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardena

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardena?

There are currently 2525 Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $4,521. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardena ranging from $750 to $7,200.

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 $750 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,163.

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 $2,100 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,317.

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