
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (34 Rentals)
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Rosecrans

Island Breeze

1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.

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1210 W 144th St, Unit 1

14011 S Budlong Ave, Unit 107

14045 Pearl Ln
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14045 Pearl Ln, Unit 2

1300 W 134th St

Hoover Apartments

13921 Normandie Ave.

El Segundo

13505 Mariposa Ave

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1822 W. El Segundo Blvd
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Vermont Breeze Apartments

Maya Town Homes

12036 S Vermont Ave

Normandie

12636 S Figueroa St

Harbor City Lights Apartments

12112 S Vermont Ave

11742 S Vermont Ave
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12056 S Vermont Ave

740 Laconia Blvd

11736 S Vermont Ave

12100 S Vermont Ave

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Western Apartments

312 W 120th St

11837 S Berendo Ave
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433 W 126th St

12714 S Figueroa St
North Gardena, Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Gardena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Gardena Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $1,395 | $2,077 |
| North Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,711 | $1,549 | $2,050 |
| North Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $2,195 | $2,521 |
| North Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $2,263 | $3,995 |
| North Gardena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,317 | $2,635 |
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Cheapest Available North Gardena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Gardena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Maya Town Homes priced from $1,211. 13921 Normandie Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable North Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes-4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,211 |
| 13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Rosecrans | Studio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL... | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| 1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 120th St Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1822 W. El Segundo Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Cocoon 20 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,077 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Gardena, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Gardena area is the $1.97 price per square foot Maya Town Homes -3 Model at Maya Town Homes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,263. The second greatest value North Gardena apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at Vermont Breeze Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes -3 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.97 |
| Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Normandie | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 1822 W. El Segundo Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Cocoon 20 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
| 1210 W 144th St, Unit 1 | 1210 W 144th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| 120th St Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Rosecrans | Studio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL... | Studio ,1BA | $3.70 |
| 13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Gardena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Gardena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Gardena is under $2,077.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Gardena?
The cheapest apartment in North Gardena is 12036 S Vermont Ave which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in North Gardena costs $3,129.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Gardena?
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 4 regular apartments in North Gardena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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