Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Gardena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gardena, CA rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,395/month. Renters are paying $17 more per month on average than last year, though rents have cooled 3.4% month over month recently after a peak in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Gardena rents run 24.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a small total rental inventory of 52 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Gardena rent for $1,594/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,495/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,995/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,250/month. Apartments make up 79% of rentals, reflecting the dominant inventory composition.
Median rent
Median rent in Gardena
$2,395/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Gardena is $2,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $465 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gardena
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gardena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gardena, CA
Average rent prices in Gardena have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Gardena, CA
Rent prices in Gardena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gardena is $2,275, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardena run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,594 | 1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 |  3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,250 | 9% | 53% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Gardena | $2,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,275 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,312 | 1% | 23% | |
Houses | $4,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,594
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
53%
Gardena
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,312
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gardena, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Gardena, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gardena and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gardena
24%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gardena, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,245
5%$4,495
27%$2,762
3%$3,295
15%$2,134
6%$2,200
2%$1,850
6%$2,195
5%$2,000
1%$3,699
9%$3,536
2%$2,905
7%Discover rentals in Gardena, CA
2h ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardena
1818 W 145th St #10, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gardena
1856 W 145th St #5, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
23h ago
2708 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1818 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,185
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1704 W 169th Pl, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2935 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
Studio
0 baths
$1,850–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
15223 S Raymond Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1666 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
6h ago
16819 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
Studio
1 bath
$1,938–$1,971
Apartment for rent
11h ago
13919 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
Studio
1 bath
$1,985
Apartment for rent
1d ago
13801 13801 - 13817 Van Ness Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
2d ago
1818 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,185
Apartment for rent
2d ago
13321 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
1912 W 145th St, Gardena, CA 90249
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
13321 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
6h ago
13605 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
13921 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
Studio
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gardena, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Gardena rental market.
How much is rent in Gardena?
The average rent in Gardena is $2,395 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gardena?
Average rent prices in Gardena have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Gardena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gardena is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gardena?
To comfortably afford rent in Gardena, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gardena?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gardena average around $1,880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,490/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year, while two-bedrooms are up 2.4% from this time last year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).