1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gardena, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gardena, California as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,334 and +30% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Gardena
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gardena
Compare Gardena's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $938 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $4,030 |
| 2 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 3 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Gardena.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Gardena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,860 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,980 | +$160 (+9%) |
| Westmont, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,284 | $-536 (-29%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 4.8 mi | $1,914 | +$94 (+5%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 5.8 mi | $2,610 | +$790 (+43%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 6.6 mi | $3,120 | +$1,300 (+71%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 6.7 mi | $3,030 | +$1,210 (+66%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,770 | +$950 (+52%) |
| Compton, CA | 7 mi | $1,810 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Lomita, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,000 | +$180 (+10%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,690 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 7.6 mi | $1,810 | $-10 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Gardena — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gardena?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Gardena, California is $1,820 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,334.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Gardena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,800 ($6,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gardena expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gardena's 1-bedroom median of $1,820 is +30% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gardena rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Gardena ranks #103 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Gardena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Westmont ($1,284), Compton ($1,810), View Park-Windsor Hills ($1,690).