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5762 Cedar Ave

Long BeachCA90805
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$2,000

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10 W Trafford St

Long BeachCA90805

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Carson, CA Local Guide

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 $862. Furnished on Flint in the Watson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. 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$862
Furnished on FlintStudio 8Studio,$870
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
RosecransStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL...Studio,1BA$1,425
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Avalon PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
BAYVIEWDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Carson Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
1001-1007 Banning Blvd.StudioStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $2.19 price per square foot 26214 President Ave Model at 26214 President Ave, Unit D in the in the Central Area neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the A Model at 1203 W Gardena Blvd starting at $3,200 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Central Gardena 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.
26214 President Ave, Unit D26214 President Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
1203 W Gardena BlvdA3BR,2BA$2.36
Harbor ApartmentsDeluxe 2bed 1ba ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN SPECIA...2BR,1BA$1.75
3455 Elm Ave, Unit #2153455 Elm Ave2BR,2BA$2.09
Torrance Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.33
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.10
1540 260th St1/11BR,1BA$2.31
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carson

What type of rentals are currently available in Carson?

There are currently 1709 Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA with pricing that ranges from $862 to $3,907. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carson ranging from $1,050 to $6,500.

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 $1,050 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,072.

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 $2,363 to $3,907, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,949 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,635.

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