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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Gardena, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Gardena rent stands today
Gardena, CA rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $60 less per month on average than last year, though rent rose 4.2% month over month in the latest data point.
Compared to national trends
Gardena runs 17.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros. The market offers 68 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Gardena sit around $1,748/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,495/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,975/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,200/month. Houses rent for a median of $4,150/month compared to apartments at $2,150/month, providing distinct price tiers by property type and size.
Median rent
Median rent in Gardena
$2,295/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Gardena is $2,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gardena
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gardena rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gardena, CA
Average rent prices in Gardena have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $4,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardena run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,747 | No Change |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,975 | 1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $6,200 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Gardena | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 23% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
1%
Gardena
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
23%
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
18%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gardena, CA is equal to the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,295
3%$3,925
20%$2,795
9%$3,065
8%$2,247
1%$2,380
3%$1,850
4%$2,250
6%$2,000
$3,750
10%$3,495
12%$2,939
1%Discover rentals in Gardena, CA
5d+ ago
14719 S Berendo Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$1,934
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gardena
1856 W 145th St #5, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 8
10h ago
2708 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1261 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gardena
13505 S Wilkie Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Aug 17
34m ago
1666 W 158th St, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
15223 S Raymond Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gardena
1147 W 170th St #NA, Gardena, CA 90247
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardena
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
14640 Halldale Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
34m ago
14011 S Budlong Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
20h ago
13921 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
Studio
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1818 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gardena
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
10h ago
2708 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2919 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1546 W 145th St, Gardena, CA 90247
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Price drop
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 $2,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gardena?
Average rent prices in Gardena have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Gardena rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gardena is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 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?
Gardena's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $2,400 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions with one-bedrooms comprising 33% of available inventory and two-bedrooms leading at 35% of monthly listings.
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).