2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gardena, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Gardena, California as of October 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,334 and +39% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $1,171 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | California City | $1,230 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,370 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 2 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 3 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 4 | Montecito | $4,540 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Gardena.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Gardena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 3.1 mi | $2,340 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 3.1 mi | $2,500 | +$200 (+9%) |
| Westmont, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,579 | $-721 (-31%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,416 | +$116 (+5%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 5.8 mi | $3,290 | +$990 (+43%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 6.6 mi | $3,940 | +$1,640 (+71%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 6.7 mi | $3,820 | +$1,520 (+66%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 6.9 mi | $3,490 | +$1,190 (+52%) |
| Compton, CA | 7 mi | $2,290 | $-10 (0%) |
| Lomita, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,520 | +$220 (+10%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,206 | $-94 (-4%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 7.6 mi | $2,290 | $-10 (0%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Gardena — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gardena?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Gardena, California is $2,300 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,334.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Gardena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,000 ($7,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gardena expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gardena's 2-bedroom median of $2,300 is +39% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gardena rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 381 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Gardena ranks #104 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Gardena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Westmont ($1,579), Compton ($2,290), View Park-Windsor Hills ($2,206).