Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Gardena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gardena, CA rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $98 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market cools from its peak in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Gardena rents run 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for Southern California metros despite a small total rental inventory of 63 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Gardena rent for $1,772/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,328/month, with larger units rising to $4,000/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,800/month for 4+ bedrooms. The rental inventory is weighted toward 1- and 2-bedroom units, which make up over 60% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Gardena
$2,300/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Gardena is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gardena
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gardena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gardena, CA
Average rent prices in Gardena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,175, whereas a house costs $4,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardena run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,772 |  8% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,328 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | No Change | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Gardena | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,175 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,495 | 6% | 11% | |
Houses | $4,075 | 10% | 8% | |
Rooms | $1,341 | 58% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,328
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last year
16%
Gardena
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,075
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,341
Last 30 days
58%
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
21%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gardena, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
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9%Discover rentals in Gardena, CA
2d ago
1818 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075–$2,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
1165 W 166th St, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
2708 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
15223 S Raymond Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1666 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
14912 Halldale Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
Studio
0 baths
$2,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
13321 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13103 Haas Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,244
Price dropped $125Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
Verified
2403 W 129th St, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,234
Price dropped $145Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
16819 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
Studio
1 bath
$1,971
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
1d ago
Verified
13103 Haas Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,244
Price dropped $125Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
Verified
2403 W 129th St, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,234
Price dropped $145Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
14517 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,775–$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13103 Haas Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,244
Price dropped $125Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
Verified
2403 W 129th St, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$4,234
Price dropped $145Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardena
1835 W 145th St #9, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
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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 $2,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gardena?
Average rent prices in Gardena have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Gardena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gardena is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $92,000/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).