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North Gardena, Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Gardena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Gardena Studio Apartments | $1,883 | $1,870 | $1,893 |
North Gardena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,554 | $2,675 |
North Gardena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,800 | $3,857 |
North Gardena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $2,100 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available North Gardena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Gardena area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 740 W. Laconia priced from $1,554. 1735 W 120th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable North Gardena apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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740 W. Laconia | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,554 |
1735 W 120th St | 1B/1B1731- 1735 -1741 -17 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
11736 S Vermont Ave. | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Gardena, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Gardena area is the $1.90 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Harbor City Lights Apartments in the in the North Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,470. The second greatest value North Gardena apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at Vermont Breeze Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the North Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Gardena apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harbor City Lights Apartments | 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Evergreen Apartments | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Greystone | 2 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Airo at South Bay | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
The Village Place (Furnished Units Available) | Renovated One Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Palm View Village Gardena | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Upgraded Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
740 W. Laconia | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Saint Thomas Building LLC. | Appartement | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
11736 S Vermont Ave. | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Gardena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Gardena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Gardena is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Gardena?
The cheapest apartment in North Gardena is 740 W. Laconia which is listed at $1,554, while the average apartment in North Gardena costs $2,623.
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 5 regular apartments in North Gardena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Gardena?
Cheap apartments in North Gardena have an average cost of $1,135 which is $1,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Gardena.
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