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property at 4034 W 159th St

4034 W 159th St

LawndaleCA90260

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15229 Cerise Ave

GardenaCA90249

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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 $1,315. Casa Grande in the Hollypark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Century Village (9910 S Village Dr)ZEROStudio,1BA$1,315
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,319
3636 W Imperial HwyStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Marquis Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardena area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. in the in the South Central LA neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Gardena apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1652 W. 204th Street starting at $2,900 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the South Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12BR,1BA$0.91
1652 W. 204th Street3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.01
10524 Crenshaw Blvd, Unit #410524 Crenshaw Blvd3BR,2BA$1.92
Harbor City Lights Apartments4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.90
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
13509 Yukon Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.16
Marquis Apartments0x1Studio ,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardena

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardena?

There are currently 2493 Apartments for Rent in Gardena, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,315 to $4,995. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardena ranging from $1,200 to $5,250.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardena ranges from $1,200 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,878.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gardena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gardena range from $2,100 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,795.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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