Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gardena Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $1,300 (26 Rentals)

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Villa Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Manor

18450 S Normandie AveGardena, CA 90248
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1443 W 179th St
Studio Apartments

1443 W 179th St

1443 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248

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17321 Dalton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

17321 Dalton Ave

17321 Dalton AveGardena, CA 90247
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Sage Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Park

1310 W 177th StGardena, CA 90248
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The Orient/Villa Capri
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Orient/Villa Capri

1440-1454 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248
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1426 W. 179TH St.
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1426 W. 179TH St.

1426 W 179TH StGardena, CA 90248
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Coral Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Apartments

1439 W 179th StGardena, CA 90248

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1538 W 205th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1538 W 205th St

1538 W 205th StTorrance, CA 90501
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1611 W 205th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1611 W 205th St

1611 W 205th StTorrance, CA 90501
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1564 W 205 St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1564 W 205 St

1564 W 205 StTorrance, CA 90501
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1559 W 205th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1559 W 205th St

1559 W 205th StTorrance, CA 90501

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2126 W 182nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 W 182nd St

2126 W 182nd StTorrance, CA 90504
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2136 W 182nd St
Studio Apartments

2136 W 182nd St

2136 W 182nd StTorrance, CA 90504
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20414 Kenwood Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20414 Kenwood Ave

20414 Kenwood AveTorrance, CA 90502

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2144 W 182nd St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2144 W 182nd St.

2144 W 182nd StTorrance, CA 90504

Cheapest Available South Gardena Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,150
Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)2 Bedroom #1702BR,2BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gardena, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Gardena area is the $2.69 price per square foot 2029 W 182nd St Model at 2029 W 182nd St, Unit Duplex in the in the South Gardena neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South Gardena apartment is the 2 Bedroom #199 Model at Garden West Estates (55+ Senior) starting at $2,600 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the South Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2029 W 182nd St, Unit Duplex2029 W 182nd St2BR,2BA$2.69
Garden West Estates (55+ Senior)2 Bedroom #1992BR,2BA$2.95
2136 Del Amo Blvd, Unit 2136 Del Amo Blvd.2136 Del Amo Blvd2BR,1BA$3.11
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Gardena Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Gardena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Gardena Apartment is $2,150 at Del Amo Place Apartments Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Gardena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Gardena is starting from $2,395 at Del Amo Place Apartments Homes.

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