Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Gardena, Gardena, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Gardena

$2,300/mo

decreased by6%

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.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gardena

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gardena rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gardena, Gardena, CA

Average rent prices in Gardena have remained the same 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, Gardena, CA

Rent prices in Gardena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gardena is $2,212, whereas a house costs $4,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardena run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,772

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,797

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,307

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,995

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,000

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,772

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,307

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gardena, 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, Gardena, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Gardena and Alondra Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gardena

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,052
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gardena, Gardena, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Alondra Park, Alondra Park, CA.

Discover rentals in Gardena, Gardena, CA

1061 W 131st St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gardena

Quite neighborhood in gardena, ca

1061 W 131st St #NA, Gardena, CA 90247

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
16101 S Harvard Blvd #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardena

16101 S Harvard Blvd #D, Gardena, CA 90247

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $200
1661 West 182nd Street #8 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Price dropped $150
1818 W. El Segundo Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

1818 W. El Segundo Blvd.

1818 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125–$2,225

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Frequently asked questions for Gardena, 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 17, 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 6% 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.

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).

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