
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (69 Rentals)
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1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.

13605 S. Vermont Avenue

Berendo Townhouse Apartments

El Gardena Park

1715 W 144th St

13006-13010 Vermont Ave

12916 S Vermont Ave

13222 S Vermont Ave

13220 S Vermont Ave
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12910 S Vermont Ave

13126 S Vermont Ave

1210 W 144th St

1906 W El Segundo Blvd

1838 W El Segundo Blvd

13318-13322 1/2 S Vermont Ave

14412 S Berendo Ave

1930-1936 W El Segundo Blvd

855 W 130th

1437 W 145th St
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1902 W El Segundo Blvd

1415 W 145th St

lorraina courtyard

13010 S Vermont Ave

13408 S Vermont Ave

830 W El Segundo Blvd

13108 S Vermont Ave

13306 S Vermont Ave

El Monaco

13016 S Vermont Ave
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13132 S Vermont Ave

El Segundo

13921 Normandie Ave.

1818 W. El Segundo Blvd.

14015 S Budlong

1830-34 El Segundo Blvd.

13120 S Vermont Ave

1203-1207 W 144th St

Vermont Breeze Apartments

Trieste Apartments
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1822 W. El Segundo Blvd

Vermont Avenue Apartments

13106 S Vermont Ave

12036 S Vermont Ave

11837 S Berendo Ave

11703 Berendo Ave

12722 S Figueroa St

11801-11809 S Figueroa St

862-866 W 126th St

735 Laconia Blvd
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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 | $1,653 | $1,425 | $2,077 |
| North Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $1,549 | $1,650 |
| North Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $2,200 | $2,595 |
| North Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $2,263 | $2,263 |
| 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 $1,455. 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 | $1,455 |
| Island Breeze Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| 1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 13605 S. Vermont Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 120th St Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Cocoon 20 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,077 |
| Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2,195 |
| Amazing 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit - Los Angeles! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,521 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Gardena, CA
As of May 20, 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 North 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 |
| Amazing 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit - Los Angeles! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 12036 S Vermont Ave | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 13605 S. Vermont Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Cocoon 20 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
| 120th St Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
| Island Breeze Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
| 13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
| 1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.81 |
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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 $2,521.
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 $2,521.
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 6 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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