
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McCarthy Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (41 Rentals)
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15012 Lemoli Ave

1743 W 149th St, Unit Unit B

Marine Terrace

CHADRON

2909 W Rosecrans Ave

Villa Del Sol

Lemoli Terraces
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3351 Marine Ave.

14830 Chadron Ave

14800 Chadron Ave

Chadron Apartments

14905 Lemoli Ave.

CHADRON 2

2501 W Redondo Beach Blvd
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London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE

Icon at Rosecrans

PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)

14102 Lemoli Ave

3204 139th St

13915 S Lemoli Ave

14025 Chadron Ave

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Villa Bella Apartments

14602-14608 Yukon Ave

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Prime Estates/Active Estates

El Caballero

Cerise Apartments

14501 Cerise Ave.

14110 Yukon Ave
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3301 W 139th St

Sunshine Villa

13709 Chadron Avenue

Cerise (Fountain Villa)

3637 W 139th St

Yukon (Regent)
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McCarthy, Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McCarthy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCarthy Studio Apartments | $1,424 | $1,095 | $1,625 |
| McCarthy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $1,565 | $2,600 |
| McCarthy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,587 | $3,200 |
| McCarthy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,827 | $3,300 |
| McCarthy 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $2,020 | $2,459 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the McCarthy Neighborhood of Gardena, CA.
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Cheapest Available McCarthy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McCarthy area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Premier Apartments priced from $1,095. 14501 Cerise Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable McCarthy apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Apartments | Jr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA... | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 14501 Cerise Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
| Icon at Rosecrans | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,587 |
| El Capistrano | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| APARTMENTS FOR RENT-TORRANCE | Single | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| 14800 Chadron Ave | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| CHADRON | Deluxe 1bd, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McCarthy, CA
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the McCarthy area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3-Bedroom Model at Icon at Rosecrans in the in the Hollypark neighborhood starting from $1,827. The second greatest value McCarthy apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chadron Terrace Garden starting at $2,750 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Hollypark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McCarthy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon at Rosecrans | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Chadron Terrace Garden | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Terrace Estates Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Club Pacifica | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Bristol Square Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Windsong Terrace Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Brookside Square Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 14025 Chadron Ave | Apartment 5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McCarthy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McCarthy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McCarthy is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McCarthy?
The cheapest apartment in McCarthy is London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE which is listed at $1,565, while the average apartment in McCarthy costs $2,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McCarthy?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in McCarthy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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