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The Century Village (9910 S Village Dr)

3636 W Imperial Hwy
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Gardena Studio Apartments | $1,747 | $1,361 | $2,175 |
Cheap Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,500 | $3,484 |
Cheap Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,800 | $4,225 |
Cheap Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,093 | $2,100 | $4,505 |
Cheap Gardena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,470 | $2,470 | $2,470 |
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Cheapest Available Gardena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardena, CA is a Studio unit found at The Century Village (9910 S Village Dr) in the Morningside Park neighborhood priced from $1,361. 4061 W. 138th St. in the North Lawndale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,385. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardena apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Century Village (9910 S Village Dr) | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,361 |
4061 W. 138th St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
3636 W Imperial Hwy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
13637 Cordary Ave | ZERO | Studio,1BA | $1,431 |
Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
El Capistrano | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
DOTY (Ocean Breeze) | ***HAPPY NEW YEAR, SPACIOUS STUDIO COMING SOON*... | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
13614 Cordary Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Marine Terrace (mar161) | Spacious Single | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA
As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardena area is the $2.07 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1652 W. 204th Street in the in the South Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Gardena apartment is the 3 BR / 1 BA Model at 11116 S Figueroa St starting at $2,450 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Empowerment Congress Southeast Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1652 W. 204th Street | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
11116 S Figueroa St | 3 BR / 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Harbor City Lights Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE | TWO | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
13509 Yukon Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
107th | Spacious and Convenient 2BR/1BA Unit in Prime L... | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Village Pointe Apartments | Two Bedroom One and a half Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
Hampton Pointe Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Evergreen Apartments | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Sunshine Villa | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Gardena Overview
The warm sunshine, clear horizons and pleasant weather are just but a few of Gardena's strongest attributes. Located in the Southbay region of Los Angeles County, Gardena CA is home to a diverse residential community. The city has something for everyone, from world-class recreation joints to a thriving education system. It surely is an ideal urban residential hub. As per the latest census, Gardena's population was estimated at 60,000.
Why live in Gardena, CA?
For years now, Gardena has been known as California's diversity capital thanks to its diversified community. While here you can enjoy a range of cultures from across the world, for example, the prominent Japanese culture. The city also has a thriving education system with the Los Angeles Unified School District operating all public schools. If you are an avid reader, the 16,000 square foot Gardena Mayme Dear Library will be a haven for you. Further, Gardena is situated in a convenient location which is a central point to all parts of Southern California. It is easy to connect to other cities both in the United States and internationally. For instance, it takes only 15 minutes to get to Downtown Los Angeles and the same duration to get to the Los Angeles International Airport. The Long Beach Municipal is also nearby, a mere 20 minutes drive, while both the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are accessible are only a 20 minutes drive away.
Best Local Schools in Gardena, CA
Robert E. Peary Middle
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Getting Around Gardena, CA
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardena Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardena?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardena is at The Century Village (9910 S Village Dr) listed at $1,361.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardena Apartment is $1,550 at 2110 W El Segundo Blvd..
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gardena Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardena is starting from $1,800 at Evergreen Apartments.
What is the most affordable Gardena Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gardena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Evergreen Apartments and starts from $2,100.
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