
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carmenita Neighborhood of Norwalk, CA from $1,000 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Carmenita area of Norwalk.


Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+

12321 Bombardier Ave

14121 Shoemaker Ave, Unit 62

Imperial Palms Apartments

Plantation Apartments

Villa Tuscany Apartments

12634 Kalnor Ave

Park Apartments

12648 Paddison Ave
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12149 Alondra Blvd, Unit A, Unit A

Pioneer Plaza

11645 Mapledale St

Norwalk Metropointe

The Views

Solterra At Civic Center

Capistrano Gardens

San Antonio Gardens Senior Apartments 62+

Center Pointe Villas Senior Apartment Homes

12159-12163 Walnut St
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Villa Hermosa Apartments

12721-12729 Kalnor Ave

Hawaiian Village

12736 Kalnor Ave

Pioneer Court Apartments

13205 Clarkdale Ave Norwalk, 90650

Shoemaker Court

478 HUNT PK

Veteran Villas at San Antonio Drive

11536-11544 Imperial Hwy
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Pineridge

Kalnor Apartments

Flallon Apartments

12006-12014 Walnut Street

11916 Olive St

Imperial Place Apartments

12045 Orange St

14125 Coteau Dr

Costa Azul

13712 Saranac Dr
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Marbella

Leffingwell Apartment Complex

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Villa Santa Fe Apartments

Alivia Apartments

14250 Telegraph Rd

Villa Scala

Little Lake Village (62+ Senior Community)

Sandpiper Apartments

10919 Pioneer Blvd

Flair House
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Carmenita, Norwalk, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carmenita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmenita Studio Apartments | $1,665 | $1,450 | $1,880 |
| Carmenita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,600 | $2,895 |
| Carmenita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $2,000 | $3,695 |
| Carmenita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $2,950 | $3,700 |
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Cheapest Available Carmenita Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carmenita area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+ priced from $1,600. 14125 Coteau Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Carmenita apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+ | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 14125 Coteau Dr | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Shoemaker Court | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,810 |
| 478 HUNT PK | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Plantation Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,997 |
| 11916 Olive St | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,250 |
| Pioneer Plaza | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 11645 Mapledale St | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carmenita, CA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carmenita area is the $2.68 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Villa Santa Fe Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Carmenita apartment is the 3/1 Model at 11645 Mapledale St starting at $2,999 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carmenita apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Santa Fe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 11645 Mapledale St | 3/1 | 3BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| 14125 Coteau Dr | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Solterra At Civic Center | Palmetto | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Leffingwell Apartment Complex | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Norwalk Metropointe | Beach | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Plantation Apartments | 1 BD/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+ | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Shoemaker Court | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Carmenita, Norwalk, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carmenita Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmenita Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carmenita Apartment is $1,600 at Belcourt Seniors Apartments 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carmenita Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carmenita is starting from $2,195 at 14125 Coteau Dr.
What is the most affordable Carmenita Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carmenita Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 11645 Mapledale St and starts from $2,999.
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