23 rentals in Gardena

Gardena is a city located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 61,027 at the 2020 census, up from 58,829 at the 2010 census. Until 2014, the U.S. census cited the City of Gardena as the place with the highest percentage of Japanese Americans in California. Gardena's Japanese American population contributes to the South Bay region of Los Angeles being home to the highest density of Japanese companies within the mainland United States.
Gardena is a diverse South Bay city with Japanese-American heritage and casinos. Features affordable housing and convenient location.
Today, Gardena has 21 homes for rent at a median rent of $2,700/mo, typically leasing in about 58 days. Families here choose from 2 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,800/mo
↑ 43.4% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.2 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 21 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~58 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are taking longer to lease—renters have more time to compare options and negotiate. Leasing 65% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Gardena
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
49%
Homeowners
51%
Renters
Homeownership is 6.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
20,893 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $962.333/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$2,638/mo)
Rent Reductions
4 listings have reduced their rent
19% of active listings
Average reduction: 14.7% (~$397/mo)
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