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property at 1514 E Young St
$1,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1514 E Young St

Los AngelesCA90744
property at 5360 N Long Beach Blvd
$1,350

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Total Monthly Price$1,350
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5360 N Long Beach Blvd

Long BeachCA90805

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property at 1218 Marine Ave
$1,700

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Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1218 Marine Ave

GardenaCA90247

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Cheapest Available Carson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carson, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance in the West Carson neighborhood priced from $963. Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) in the Watson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$963
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,299
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1736 254th St1736 254th St3BR,2BA$1,405
RosecransStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL...Studio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at 22707 Figueroa St in the in the Carson neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the 22 E 56th St Model at 22 E 56th St, Unit 22 E 56th St starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
22 E 56th St, Unit 22 E 56th St22 E 56th St1BR,1BA$0.92
1736 254th St1736 254th St3BR,2BA$1.23
Berendo Trio Apartments3 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.55
Walnut Cove2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
Carson Terrace Senior Apartment1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.97
5926 Atlantic Ave, Unit B5926 Atlantic Ave1BR,1BA$2.23
R02-130-MF2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.47
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)STUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.86
50361BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carson

What type of rentals are currently available in Carson?

There are currently 1746 Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA with pricing that ranges from $963 to $4,925. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carson ranging from $1,100 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carson ranges from $1,100 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,125.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carson range from $1,405 to $4,275, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,195.

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