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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 $1,429. 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$1,429
13637 Cordary AveZEROStudio,1BA$1,431
Trinidad ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardena area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Torrance Palms in the in the North Torrance neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Gardena apartment is the 3213 Bartdon Ave Model at 3213 Bartdon Ave, Unit Unit 1 starting at $3,795 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Imperial Highway 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.
Torrance Palms2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
3213 Bartdon Ave, Unit Unit 13213 Bartdon Ave4BR,2BA$2.11
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
10601 Crenshaw Blvd, Unit #110601 Crenshaw Blvd1BR,1BA$1.70
844 W 164th St1x11BR,1BA$2.15
3301 W 139th St1 Bed 1 Beth1BR,1BA$1.93
Village Pointe ApartmentsOne bedroom - one bathroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
4459 W 129th St, Unit 34459 W 129th St1BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardena

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardena?

There are currently 2485 Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,270 to $4,995. There are also 124 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardena ranging from $1,395 to $6,350.

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 $1,395 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,162.

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 $3,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $6,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,317.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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