Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McCarthy Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (65 Rentals)

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$1,975

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2311 W 156th St

GardenaCA90249
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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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CHADRON 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

CHADRON 2

14815-14817 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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Chadron Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chadron Apartments

14724-14728 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249
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2620 W 141St Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2620 W 141St Pl

2620 W 141St PlGardena, CA 90249
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14715 Chadron Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14715 Chadron Ave

14715-14719 Chadron AveGardena, CA 90249

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13707 Van Ness Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13707 Van Ness Ave.

13707 Van Ness AveGardena, CA 90249
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Van Ness Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Van Ness Apartments

13801-13817 Van Ness AveGardena, CA 90249
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1617 W 147th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 W 147th St

1617 W 147th StGardena, CA 90247
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1854 Marine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1854 Marine Ave

1854 Marine AveGardena, CA 90249
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157 St
2 Bedroom Apartments

157 St

2120 W 157th StGardena, CA 90249
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The Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village Apartments

15915-15919 S Harvard BlvdGardena, 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 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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14501 Cerise Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14501 Cerise Ave.

14501 Cerise 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 14501 Cerise Ave. priced from $1,400. El Capistrano has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable McCarthy apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14501 Cerise Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Cerise (Fountain Villa)StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Marine TerraceSpacious SingleStudio,1BA$1,544
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-TORRANCESingleStudio,1BA$1,545
London Arms Apartments1+11BR,1BA$1,565
14905 Lemoli Ave.1+11BR,1BA$1,565
Icon at Rosecrans2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,587
Club PacificastudioStudio,1BA$1,626

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McCarthy, CA

As of June 17, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Chadron Terrace Garden2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
Terrace Estates Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.63
Van Ness ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.64
Bristol Square Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.56
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Brookside Square Apartments1 BED 1 BATH WITH DEN1BR,1BA$2.63
2620 W 141St Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.30
London Arms Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.14
14025 Chadron Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mccarthy, Gardena, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 14501 Cerise Ave. listed at $1,400.

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 Apartments.

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 $1,587 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 $1,827.

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