What is the average apartment size in Gardena?

The average size for a Gardena, CA apartment is 643 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gardena?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Gardena is $1,947 per month, a 8.29% increase from last years average of $1,798.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gardena?

In Gardena, studios rent for $1,702 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,856 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,430 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Gardena?

The typical apartment in Gardena offers about 643 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Gardena?

Studio apartments in Gardena average 449 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 609 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 940 sq. ft.

Gardena, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gardena?

The typical rent budget in Gardena ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gardena?

In Gardena, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gardena is $1,947, a 8.29% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,798.

Studio Apartments at $1,702 offer the most budget-friendly option with 449 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 609 square feet for $1,856, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,430 offer 940 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Gardena, CA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,947	643 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,702	449 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,856	609 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,430	940 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Gardena, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Gardena, CA have increased by 8.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,798 to $1,947.

What's the typical rent budget in Gardena, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Gardena, CA (45%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gardena, CA?

10,683 or 51% of the households in Gardena, CA are renter-occupied while 10,210 or 49% are owner-occupied.

How Gardena Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gardena	$1,947
Los Angeles	$2,742
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,969
San Francisco	$3,792
Oakland	$2,625
Long Beach	$2,684
Sacramento	$1,882
San Jose	$3,170
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Santa Monica	$3,754
West Hollywood, CA	$3,177
Inglewood, CA	$2,479
Hawthorne, CA	$1,954
Torrance, CA	$2,540
Downey, CA	$2,261
Buena Park, CA	$2,354
Norwalk, CA	$2,353
Redondo Beach, CA	$3,135
Bellflower, CA	$2,194

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gardena apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.