Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merit Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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23104 Samuel St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23104 Samuel St

23104 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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Shibui Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shibui Apartments

2270 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90501
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Castellana 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castellana 5

3656 Garnet StTorrance, CA 90503
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Eli Kai Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eli Kai Apartments

3845 W 226th StTorrance, CA 90505
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1664 W 218th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1664 W 218th St

1664 W 218th StTorrance, CA 90501
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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23125 Madison StTorrance, CA 90505
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21109 Reynolds Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21109 Reynolds Dr

21109 Reynolds DrTorrance, CA 90503
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Kings Villa Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Villa Apartment

4208 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90505
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Makau Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Makau Apartments

23122 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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Cabrillo
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo

2733 Cabrillo AveTorrance, CA 90501
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Sea Spray
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Spray

21008 Victor StTorrance, CA 90503
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23910 Ladeene Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23910 Ladeene Ave

23910 Ladeene AveTorrance, CA 90505
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Via Del Amo Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Via Del Amo Apartments

20900 Amie AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Crestwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

21110 Wood AveTorrance, CA 90503
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The Crest
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Crest

20903-20907 Amie AveTorrance, CA 90503
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906 Sartori Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

906 Sartori Ave

906 Sartori AveTorrance, CA 90501
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Palm Terrace East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace East

3720 Emerald StTorrance, CA 90503
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20425 Anza Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20425 Anza Ave

20425 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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5326 Lorna St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5326 Lorna St

5326 Lorna StTorrance, CA 90503
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Amie Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amie Apartments

20627 Amie AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Summer Glen Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Glen Apartments

23200 Western AveHarbor City, CA 90710
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Sea Breeze Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Breeze Apartments

2735 190th StRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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2265 W 241st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2265 W 241st St

2265 W 241st StLomita, CA 90717
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St. James Courtyard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Courtyard

5906 S Pacific Coast HwyRedondo Beach, CA 90277
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Sandpiper 2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper 2

209 S Prospect AveRedondo Beach, CA 90277

Merit Carson, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merit Carson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merit Carson area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $935. Kensington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,218. Here are the most affordable Merit Carson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$935
Kensington ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,218
Harbor Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,682
Auldin ArmsDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
2014 Torrance BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
Emerald VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Seville TownhouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merit Carson, CA

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merit Carson area is the $2.35 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Commodore Apartments in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Merit Carson apartment is the 1642 West 220th Street Model at 1642 West 220th Street starting at $3,700 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the West Carson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merit Carson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.35
1642 West 220th Street1642 West 220th Street3BR,2BA$2.64
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
23818 Audrey Ave23818 Audrey Ave2BR,2BA$2.68
Chateau Garnet Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.36
Del Amo Village2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.50
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
20936 Amie Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.44
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merit Carson, Torrance, CA

Ranked #4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merit Carson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Merit Carson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merit Carson is under $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merit Carson?

The cheapest apartment in Merit Carson is Arlington Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Merit Carson costs $4,686.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merit Carson?

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 3 regular apartments in Merit Carson 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 Merit Carson?

Cheap apartments in Merit Carson have an average cost of $126 which is $4,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merit Carson.

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