Apollo South Bay
12888 Crenshaw Blvd,
Gardena, CA 90249
$2,494 - $4,571
Studio - 2 Beds
Gardena
Gardena, CA Area Guide
Enjoy the laid-back California lifestyle in this quiet LA suburb.
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Roughly thirty minutes due south of downtown LA, Gardena sits in a perfect location for residents to access the best of Southern California’s beaches and urban landscape. The local economy is varied, with the city’s biggest employers representing the healthcare, casino, food supply, and manufacturing industries. The residential portions of the city are mainly divided into quiet suburban neighborhoods, with rental houses and apartments available to fit any budget. The city is distinguished by a major Japanese influence, visible in everything from gardens to architecture to the abundance of Japanese cuisine throughout the community. With Redondo Beach just twenty minutes away by car, a day by the ocean is at your fingertips anytime.
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.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Gardena, CA is $1,594 for a studio, $1,673 for one bedroom, $1,934 for two bedrooms, and $2,229 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gardena has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,673/month
496 Sq Ft
House
$3,327/month
990 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,906/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,462/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Transportation
66
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
29
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
53
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
Public
Grades K-6
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
1,082 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,343 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
Military Bases
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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134
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4,037
Units
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38
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29 Communities in Gardena
Real Estate Connection
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20
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1,310
Units
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6
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13 Communities in Gardena
Property Management Associates
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70
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3,436
Units
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25
Cities
11 Communities in Gardena
AMC
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624
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125,068
Units
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245
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4 Communities in Gardena
North Oak Real Estate Investments Inc.
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64
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1,428
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15
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4 Communities in Gardena
Greystone Management Group, Inc.
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20
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1,640
Units
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8
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4 Communities in Gardena
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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.