Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Gardena, Gardena, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Gardena

$2,395/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gardena is $2,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$2.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gardena

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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, Gardena, CA

Rent prices in Gardena vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gardena is $2,322, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardena run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,594

1%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,822

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,647

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$4,750

10%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,594

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,822

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,647

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

36%

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$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gardena, Gardena, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Alondra Park, Alondra Park, CA.

Discover rentals in Gardena, Gardena, CA

1856 W 145th St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardena

Beautifully remodeled upper 2 bdrm unit

1856 W 145th St #5, Gardena, CA 90249

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 2

2708 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

2708

2708 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

2804 W El Segundo Blvd #08 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gardena

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,275

Condo for rent

Available Jul 10

1430 W 146th St #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gardena

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 31

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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 $2,395 per month as of July 18, 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 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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.

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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