Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Gardena, Gardena, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Gardena

$2,275/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gardena is $2,275 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $365 more per month.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gardena

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gardena rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 1% 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 $2,185, whereas a house costs $4,015. 1-bedroom apartments in Gardena run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,894

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$1,795

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,350

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,675

8%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,250

5%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,894

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,675

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

56%

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$2,275
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,078
increased by9%

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

$2,045

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 9

2708 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

2708

2708 W 141st Pl, Gardena, CA 90249

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

1818 W. El Segundo Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

1818 W. El Segundo Blvd.

1818 W El Segundo Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249

2 beds

1 bath

$2,185

Apartment for rent

Island Breeze - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Island Breeze

1325 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90247

2 beds

1 bath

$2,194

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,275 per month as of August 29, 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 1% 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 $365 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.

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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