Average Rent in Gardena, CA

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Current Versus Historical Gardena, CA Rents

Gardena rentals average $1,775 for a studio rental to $4,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-11.62%) year-over-year from $2,008 to $1,775. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $48 (2.53%) year-over-year from $1,878 to $1,925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-2.78%) year-over-year from $2,546 to $2,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (5.27%) year-over-year from $3,800 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (4.89%) year-over-year from $4,433 to $4,650. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$47.26	$1,775	$2,008 (-11.62%)	$1,541 (15.16%)
1 BR	$32.09	$1,925	$1,878 (2.53%)	$1,800 (6.96%)
2 BR	$33.00	$2,475	$2,546 (-2.78%)	$2,460 (0.61%)
3 BR	$29.04	$4,000	$3,800 (5.27%)	$3,579 (11.76%)
4+ BR	$27.77	$4,650	$4,433 (4.89%)	$4,166 (11.61%)

Historical Rents in Gardena, CA

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Top Cities Near Gardena

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Gardena. The average rent in Gardena is currently $2,575 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,155, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gardena, CA is Torrance, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 per month.

Let's compare Gardena, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Gardena, CA is 1.41% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gardena, CA are about 1.97% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.72% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Gardena, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,695	$1,800	$2,413	$2,155
Inglewood, CA	$1,750	$2,150	$2,573	$2,450
Gardena, CA	$1,775	$1,925	$2,475	$2,700
Torrance, CA	$1,750	$2,200	$3,450	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Gardena

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Gardena. One neighborhood in the area is Congress Southeast. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Gardena, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Gardena, CA is currently around $2,424 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Gardena's average rent, which is actually $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gardena, Congress Southeast has the most affordable average rent at $2,424 per month. Whereas, at $2,424 average rent per month, Congress Southeast is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Gardena. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$2,121	$2,424	$2,350	$2,424

Top Counties Near Gardena

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Top Zipcodes Near Gardena

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Gardena, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,750. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90044, Westmont, CA at $2,095 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,200 per month is 90278, Redondo Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,486. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gardena, CA is $2,025 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,863 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Gardena, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90250, Hawthorne, CA	$1,573	$1,800	$2,425	$2,200
90044, Westmont, CA	$1,400	$1,800	$2,195	$2,095
90278, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,598	$3,300	$5,200
90503, Torrance, CA	$1,750	$2,250	$3,500	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Gardena Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gardena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Gardena, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Gardena, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Gardena, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Gardena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $47.26. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Gardena.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gardena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $32.09. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gardena.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gardena, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,475 and an average price per square feet of $33.00. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gardena.

How have rent prices in Gardena, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Gardena, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Gardena, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Gardena, CA is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.