Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Gardena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gardena, CA rent slipped 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,262/month. Renters today are paying $261 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in October 2024.
Compared to national trends
Gardena runs 19.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 67 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Gardena sit around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,775/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,295/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,995/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,250/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Gardena rose 48.8% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide decline. This segment's increase reflects a distinct trend within the broader rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Gardena
$2,262/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Gardena is $2,262 per month as of September 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $362 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gardena
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,194, whereas a house costs $4,015. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardena run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 5% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,250 | 2% | 57% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Gardena | $2,262 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,194 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,622 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,015 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
57%
Gardena
Average rent
$2,262
Apartments
Average rent
$2,194
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,622
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$4,015
Last 30 days
6%
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
19%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gardena, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,295
1%$4,375
29%$2,800
$3,495
5%$2,238
3%$2,095
17%$1,850
7%$2,282
3%$1,995
6%$3,695
$3,595
12%$2,875
3%Discover rentals in Gardena, CA
4d ago
2708 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1818 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,185
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1325 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$2,194
Apartment for rent
2d ago
15515 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gardena
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
2d 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
3d ago
2935 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
Studio
0 baths
$1,800–$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardena
3 beds
4 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2403 W 129th St, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,590
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
1341 W Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
3 beds
2 baths
$3,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,375
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2403 W 129th St, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,590
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
14517 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,775–$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Gardena
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
14517 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1341 W Gardena Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
3 beds
2 baths
$3,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
16515 S New Hampshire Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Price drop
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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 $2,262 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gardena?
Average rent prices in Gardena have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Gardena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gardena is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $362 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gardena?
January offers the best rental deals in Gardena, with rents running about 8% lower than the October peak season. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while November and December see reduced competition among renters.
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).