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Highlights

  • Onsite laundry
  • Ceiling fans
  • Gated community
  • Contemporary finishes
  • New appliances
  • Wood-like flooring

Location

1443 W 179th St, Gardena, CA 90248, USA|Gardena
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Management

DUO Property Management

Leasing office

(310) 774-7743

Property Overview

Reef Apartments is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.9 out of 10, reflecting excellent value, standout amenities, strong location, quality, and trustworthy management. Residents benefit from convenient access to a top-rated high school nearby, while features like onsite laundry, gated access, contemporary finishes, new appliances, wood-like flooring, and ceiling fans contribute to its position in the top percentile for value per square foot in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.9
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Reef Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Reef Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2 bed1 bath800 sqft$2,450 /mo1 unit availableDiscover this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Gardena, CA. The unit features new appliances, wood-like flooring throughout, and fresh neutral paint for a modern, low-maintenance interior. Located within a gated community, the property offers TWO assigned parking spaces and onsite laundry for added convenience. Bright, updated living spaces and contemporary finishes make this apartment a comfortable option for those seeking an updated home in a secure setting. Ceiling fans in both bedrooms! New Refrigerator upon request

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Amenities for Reef Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Wood-Like Flooring Throughout

Appliances

New AppliancesOver the Stove Microwave

Building

Controlled AccessOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbecue
Gated CommunityOutdoor Space

Services

Landscaping
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

Units13
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About Reef Apartments

HomeApartments in GardenaGardena Reef Apartments

Discover this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Gardena, CA. The unit features new appliances, wood-like flooring throughout, and fresh neutral paint for a modern, low-maintenance interior. Located within a gated community, the property offers TWO assigned parking spaces and onsite laundry for added convenience. Bright, updated living spaces and contemporary finishes make this apartment a comfortable option for those seeking an updated home in a secure setting. Ceiling fans in both bedrooms! New Refrigerator upon request


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.9
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.9 out of 10 overall, Reef Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Reef Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Reef Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Reef Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Reef Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Reef Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Reef Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Reef Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Reef Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Gardena

2-bedroom apartments at Reef Apartments cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Gardena.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Gardena
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A table of studio rental data trends in Gardena
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,948
July 2024$1,990
August 2024$1,915
September 2024$1,844
October 2024$1,825
November 2024$1,825
December 2024$1,885
January 2025$1,972
February 2025$1,990
March 2025$1,990
April 2025$1,922
May 2025$1,793
June 2025$1,780
July 2025$1,644
August 2025$1,514
September 2025$1,711
October 2025$1,830
November 2025$1,815
December 2025$1,868
January 2026$1,877
February 2026$1,881
March 2026$1,928
April 2026$1,958
May 2026$1,790
A table of studio rental data trends in Gardena
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,948
July 2024$1,990
August 2024$1,915
September 2024$1,844
October 2024$1,825
November 2024$1,825
December 2024$1,885
January 2025$1,972
February 2025$1,990
March 2025$1,990
April 2025$1,922
May 2025$1,793
June 2025$1,758
July 2025$1,644
August 2025$1,514
September 2025$1,711
October 2025$1,830
November 2025$1,815
December 2025$1,868
January 2026$1,877
February 2026$1,881
March 2026$1,928
April 2026$1,958
May 2026$1,790

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Can I afford to live at 1443 W 179th St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$98,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $98,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,450.
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Schools near Reef Apartments

One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary School

1581 w 186th st

gardena, CA, 90248

K-5Public
B

Compton Step

417 w alondra blvd

compton, CA, 90220

K-12Public

Suy:u Elementary School

5403 w 138th st

hawthorne, CA, 90250

3-5Public
A

Hollyglen Elementary School

5309 w 135th st

hawthorne, CA, 90250

K-2Public
A

Alta Vista Child Development Center

815 knob hill ave

redondo beach, CA, 90277

PKPublic
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Getting around Gardena near 1443 W 179th St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1443 W 179th St, Gardena

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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