Studio Apartment Rent in Gardena, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gardena, California as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,366 and +25% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gardena
Compare Gardena's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gardena.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gardena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,650 | +$35 (+2%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,770 | +$155 (+10%) |
| Westmont, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,233 | $-382 (-24%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 4.8 mi | $1,698 | +$83 (+5%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 5.8 mi | $2,325 | +$710 (+44%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 6.5 mi | $1,029 | $-586 (-36%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,790 | +$1,175 (+73%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,700 | +$1,085 (+67%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 6.9 mi | $2,470 | +$855 (+53%) |
| Compton, CA | 7 mi | $1,600 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Lomita, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,780 | +$165 (+10%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 7.6 mi | $1,600 | $-15 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Gardena — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gardena?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gardena, California is $1,615 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,366.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gardena?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,600 ($5,383/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gardena expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gardena's studio median of $1,615 is +25% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gardena rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Gardena ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gardena?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Westmont ($1,233), Florence-Graham ($1,029), Compton ($1,600).