Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McCarthy Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Chadron Apartments
Studio Apartments

Chadron Apartments

14812 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Premier Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Premier Apartments

15001 Crenshaw BlvdGardena, CA 90249
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Lemoli Terraces
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lemoli Terraces

15004 Lemoli AveGardena, CA 90249
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Marine Bay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marine Bay Apartments

3351 Marine AveGardena, CA 90249
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South Western Villas
Studio Apartments

South Western Villas

16025 S Western AveGardena, CA 90247
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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 Bedroom Apartments

14602-14608 Yukon Ave

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

Cerise Apartments

13802 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250

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El Caballero
Studio 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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Marina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

14110 Yukon AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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El Capistrano
Studio Apartments

El Capistrano

13750 Lemoli AveHawthorne, CA 90250

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McCarthy, Gardena, CA Local Guide

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 Casa Grande priced from $1,319. El Capistrano has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable McCarthy apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,319
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Marine TerraceSpacious SingleStudio,1BA$1,522
Hawthorne Chateau ApartmentsStudio Apt 44,45 &54Studio,1BA$1,656
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-TORRANCESingleStudio,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McCarthy, CA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the McCarthy area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chadron Terrace Garden in the in the Hollypark neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value McCarthy apartment is the 16001 Denker Ave Model at 16001 Denker Ave, Unit 11 starting at $2,450 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Central 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.
Chadron Terrace Garden2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
16001 Denker Ave, Unit 1116001 Denker Ave2BR,2BA$2.45
Lemoli ApartmentsTwo Bedroom + Two Baths2BR,2BA$2.46
16685 Crenshaw Blvd, Unit 516685 Crenshaw Blvd2BR,1BA$2.59
166th St2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.70
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.19
Bristol Square Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.66
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVEONE1BR,1BA$2.32
Villa Del Sol1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.47
14106 Cerise Ave, Unit 3RD14106 Cerise Ave1BR,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mccarthy, Gardena, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Gardena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,792.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in McCarthy?

The cheapest apartment in McCarthy is Casa Grande which is listed at $1,579, while the average apartment in McCarthy costs $3,121.

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 13 regular apartments in McCarthy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McCarthy?

Cheap apartments in McCarthy have an average cost of $757 which is $2,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McCarthy.

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