Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McCarthy Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Lemoli Terraces
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lemoli Terraces

15004 Lemoli AveGardena, CA 90249
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South Western Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

South Western Villas

16025 S Western AveGardena, CA 90247
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14800 Chadron Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14800 Chadron Ave

14800 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Pacific West Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific West Apartments

13930 Chadron AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Villa Bella Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Bella Apartments

3137 W 139th StHawthorne, CA 90250
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14602-14608 Yukon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14602-14608 Yukon Ave

14602-14608 Yukon AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Cerise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cerise Apartments

13802 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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El Caballero
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Caballero

13724 Chadron AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Cerise Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cerise Apartments

14100 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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14110 Yukon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14110 Yukon Ave

14110 Yukon AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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14501 Cerise Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14501 Cerise Ave.

14501 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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3301 W 139th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3301 W 139th St

3301 W 139th StHawthorne, CA 90250

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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 $1,395. 14501 Cerise Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable McCarthy apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier ApartmentsStudio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!***Studio,1BA$1,395
14501 Cerise Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-TORRANCEStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR MOVE ...Studio,1BA$1,545
14019 Cerise Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,550
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McCarthy, CA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the McCarthy area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2121 W 157th St Model at 2121 W 157th St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value McCarthy apartment is the 3+1 Model at Marine Terrace starting at $2,352 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McCarthy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.88
Marine Terrace3+13BR,1BA$2.04
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
El Capistrano2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
Yukon (Regent)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
Van Ness ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.55
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.22
Windsong Terrace Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.56
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McCarthy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in McCarthy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McCarthy is at Premier Apartments listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McCarthy Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McCarthy Apartment is $1,565 at London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McCarthy Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McCarthy is starting from $1,928 at Icon at Rosecrans.

What is the most affordable McCarthy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McCarthy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Icon at Rosecrans and starts from $2,221.

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