Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Gardena
Gardena, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,685
Population
58,830
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Enjoy the laid-back California lifestyle in this quiet LA suburb.
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Gardena sits quietly in LA County’s South Bay, close enough to catch Pacific breezes from Redondo Beach about 20 minutes away. The city’s strong Japanese American heritage shapes local culture, from tranquil garden spaces to beloved eateries along Vermont Avenue. Residential pockets like Holly Park and Gardena Valley offer a calm neighborhood feel, while the 110 and 405 freeways keep Downtown LA and Long Beach within easy reach.
Renters find a balanced mix of apartment communities, garden-style complexes, and single-family rentals across well-kept streets. El Camino College brings an academic presence and convenient classes, and the annual Gardena Jazz Festival draws music fans from around the region. For weekend downtime, Arthur Johnson Park and other city parks provide sports courts, playgrounds, and grassy fields—no long drive required.
Explore the City
Welcome to the quiet South Bay neighborhood of Gardena, CA.
Catch a bus at the conveniently located City of Gardena Trans stops in Gardena, CA.
Admire the adorned interior of Kotohira Noodles in Gardena, CA.
Stop by Tokyo Central Specialty Market for your weekly grocery haul in Gardena, CA.
Modern homes with tall windows can be found in Gardena, CA.
Gardena is a cultural and culinary landscape that holds nearly 60,000 residents.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,403
Average: $89,885
Education
14,385
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,476
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gardena has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gardena, CA is $1,609 for a studio, $1,682 for one bedroom, $1,948 for two bedrooms, and $2,237 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gardena has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,682/month
495 Sq Ft
House
$3,438/month
1,121 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,862/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,224/month
1,282 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gardena, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades K-5
670 Students
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
554 Students
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
360 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,082 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,343 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
116 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Environmental Charter High - Gardena
Public
Grades 9-12
221 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
- Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
- Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
- Dockweiler State Beach
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Top Apartments in Gardena
Houses for Rent in Gardena
Property Management Companies in Gardena, CA
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
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133
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4,208
Units
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34
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29 Communities in Gardena
Property Management Associates
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69
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3,397
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25
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13 Communities in Gardena
Real Estate Connection
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20
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1,337
Units
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7
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11 Communities in Gardena
AMC
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614
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122,806
Units
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243
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4 Communities in Gardena
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
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64
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1,463
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18
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4 Communities in Gardena
Crystal Property Management
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14
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465
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10
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.