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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in Gardena, CA

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  14. STUDIO
    $1,649
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    Base Rent$1,649
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    Total Monthly Price$1,649

    11520 Menlo Ave

    11520 Menlo Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
    (424) 588-6379
  41. 1 BED
    $1,795
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    Base Rent$1,795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,795

    Imperial Apartments

    730 W 214th St, Torrance, CA 90502
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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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New Millennium Secondary

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
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Environmental Charter Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Robert E. Peary Middle

Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
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Chapman Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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Denker Avenue Elementary

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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Gardena Elementary

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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