4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gardena, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Gardena, California as of August 2026. That's +37% higher than the citywide median of $2,366 and +29% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Gardena.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Gardena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 3.1 mi | $3,300 | +$55 (+2%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 3.1 mi | $3,520 | +$275 (+8%) |
| Westmont, CA | 3.1 mi | $2,560 | $-685 (-21%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 4.8 mi | $3,410 | +$165 (+5%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 5.8 mi | $4,635 | +$1,390 (+43%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 6.5 mi | $2,296 | $-949 (-29%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 6.6 mi | $5,550 | +$2,305 (+71%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 6.7 mi | $5,380 | +$2,135 (+66%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 6.9 mi | $4,920 | +$1,675 (+52%) |
| Compton, CA | 7 mi | $3,240 | $-5 (0%) |
| Lomita, CA | 7.1 mi | $3,550 | +$305 (+9%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 7.6 mi | $3,240 | $-5 (0%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Gardena — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Gardena?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Gardena, California is $3,245 per month. This is +37% higher than the citywide median of $2,366.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Gardena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $129,800 ($10,817/month gross), which works out to roughly $62.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gardena expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gardena's 4+ bedroom median of $3,245 is +29% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gardena rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Gardena ranks #80 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Gardena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Westmont ($2,560), Florence-Graham ($2,296), Compton ($3,240).