Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McCarthy Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (15 Rentals)
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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 |
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McCarthy Studio Apartments | $1,972 | $1,319 | $2,500 |
McCarthy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,579 | $4,995 |
McCarthy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,972 | $4,000 |
McCarthy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $2,895 | $3,300 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
El Capistrano | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Marine Terrace | Spacious Single | Studio,1BA | $1,522 |
Hawthorne Chateau Apartments | Studio Apt 44,45 &54 | Studio,1BA | $1,656 |
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-TORRANCE | Single | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Chadron Terrace Garden | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
16001 Denker Ave, Unit 11 | 16001 Denker Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Lemoli Apartments | Two Bedroom + Two Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
16685 Crenshaw Blvd, Unit 5 | 16685 Crenshaw Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
166th St | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
Sunshine Villa | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Bristol Square Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Villa Del Sol | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
14106 Cerise Ave, Unit 3RD | 14106 Cerise Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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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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