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  4. Building Photo - 1033 Sage Ln
    1 BED, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,200
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    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    1033 Sage Ln Unit Room #1

    1033 Sage Ln, Gardena, CA 90247
  5. Building Photo - 17223 Prairie Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    17223 Prairie Ave

    17223 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    10420 Buford Ave

    10420 Buford Ave, Inglewood, CA 90304

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Gardena, CA Apartments for Rent

Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, Gardena is a city of approximately 61,000 residents celebrated for its significant Japanese American heritage and cultural influence. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Gardena, you'll discover a strategic location just 30 minutes south of downtown Los Angeles, with easy access to major highways including the 110 and 405 freeways, making commutes to job centers in Los Angeles and Long Beach convenient.

Renting in Gardena means you'll have access to diverse apartment communities and housing styles throughout neighborhoods like Holly Park and the Gardena Valley, with average one-bedroom rents around $1,667 per month. The city offers practical amenities including shopping at Gardena Marketplace, diverse dining options that showcase the area's cultural heritage, and recreational spaces like Arthur Johnson Park. As a resident, you'll benefit from proximity to El Camino College, Redondo Beach just 20 minutes away, and the annual Gardena Jazz Festival, all while enjoying a quieter suburban atmosphere with the entertainment and employment opportunities of greater Los Angeles within easy reach.

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Gardena Senior High

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New Millennium Secondary

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Environmental Charter Middle

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Grades 6-8
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Robert E. Peary Middle

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Chapman Elementary

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One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

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One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary

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Denker Avenue Elementary

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Gardena Elementary

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