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Central Gardena, Gardena, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Gardena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Gardena area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Tiki Aloha Apartments priced from $1,695. 15127 S Budlong Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Central Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tiki Aloha ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
15127 S Budlong AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Gardena area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chadron Terrace Garden in the in the Hollypark neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Central Gardena apartment is the 3 bed 1 bath Model at Torrance Terrace starting at $2,942 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Central Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chadron Terrace Garden2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
Torrance Terrace3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.94
166th St2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.70
15127 S Budlong AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
The Village Place (Furnished Units Available)Renovated One Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$3.38
Palm View Village Gardena1 Bedroom 1 Bath Upgraded Upstairs Unit1BR,1BA$3.69
15916 Halldale Ave, Unit B15916 Halldale Ave1BR,1BA$3.68
16701 S Berendo Ave, Unit 116701 S Berendo Ave1BR,1BA$3.45
Cocoon 630BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.48
Cocoon 200BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Gardena

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Gardena?

There are currently 382 Apartments for Rent in Central Gardena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $4,995. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Gardena ranging from $2,385 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Gardena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Gardena ranges from $2,385 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,730.

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