Apollo South Bay
12888 Crenshaw Blvd,
Gardena, CA 90249
$2,494 - $4,571
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Gardena, CA
What is the average rent in Gardena, CA?
$1,673/month
Average Rent
496 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Gardena, CA is $1,673 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Gardena rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Gardena, you can expect to pay about $1,596 per month for a studio, $1,673 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,934 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,229 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Gardena, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $19 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Gardena, CA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
31%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gardena?
Based on current rent prices, Harbor Gateway North is the most affordable neighborhood in Gardena.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gardena?
Based on current rent prices, Harbor Gateway North is the most expensive neighborhood in Gardena.
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Which Gardena neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Gardena with the most apartments available is Harbor Gateway North .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gardena, CA?
Because the average rent in Gardena is $1,673, you’ll want to make about $5,576 per month or $66,912 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Gardena, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Gardena, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,030/month
$1,030/month
One Bedroom
$1,318/month
$1,318/month
Two Bedroom
$1,629/month
$1,629/month
Three Bedroom
$2,188/month
$2,188/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.