Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (70 Rentals)

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El Gardena Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Gardena Park

1604-1614 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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1715 W 144th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1715 W 144th St

1715 W 144th StGardena, CA 90247

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1210 W 144th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1210 W 144th St

1210 W 144th StGardena, CA 90247
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855 W 130th
1 Bedroom Apartments

855 W 130th

855 W 130thGardena, CA 90247

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1437 W 145th St
Studio Apartments

1437 W 145th St

1437 W 145th StGardena, CA 90247
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1415 W 145th St
Studio Apartments

1415 W 145th St

1415 W 145th StGardena, CA 90247
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El Monaco
3 Bedroom Apartments

El Monaco

13406 S Vermont AveGardena, CA 90247
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13108 S Vermont Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

13108 S Vermont Ave

13108 S Vermont AveGardena, CA 90247

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El Segundo
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Segundo

822-826 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90247
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14015 S Budlong
2 Bedroom Apartments

14015 S Budlong

14015 S BudlongGardena, CA 90247
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13921 Normandie Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13921 Normandie Ave.

13921 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90249

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Trieste Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Trieste Apartments

14404 S Budlong AveGardena, CA 90247
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1822 W. El Segundo Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1822 W. El Segundo Blvd

1822 W El Segundo BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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11837 S Berendo Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11837 S Berendo Ave

11837 Berendo AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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11703 Berendo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11703 Berendo Ave

11703 Berendo AveLos Angeles, CA 90044
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12722 S Figueroa St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12722 S Figueroa St

12722 S Figueroa StLos Angeles, CA 90061
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862-866 W 126th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

862-866 W 126th St

862-866 W 126th StLos Angeles, CA 90044

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North Gardena, Gardena, CA Local Guide

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. Rosecrans has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable North Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
RosecransStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL...Studio,1BA$1,445
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Harbor City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,194
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2,195
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,250
12714 S Figueroa St3 Bedroom and 2 Bath3BR,2BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Gardena, CA

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Gardena area is the $2.46 price per square foot 3 Bedroom and 2 Bath Model at 12714 S Figueroa St in the in the North Gardena neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value North 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 North Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12714 S Figueroa St3 Bedroom and 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.46
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
Harbor City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$2.44
1261-1281 Rosecrans Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
RosecransUpgraded 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.44
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Gardena, Gardena, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Gardena Apartments

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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