Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merit Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $963 (155 Rentals)

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Vida Elegante
$2,350 - $2,700

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Base Rent$2,350 - $2,700
Total Monthly Price$2,350 - $2,700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 610 Pine Dr
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850
Total Monthly Price$2,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 17
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610 Pine Dr

TorranceCA90501
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property at 22825 Nadine Cir
$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900
Total Monthly Price$2,900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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22825 Nadine Cir, Unit B

22825 Nadine Cir
TorranceCA90505
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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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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 $963. 921 Sartori has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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$963
921 Sartori0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,450
Kona Kai WeststudioStudio, 1BA$1,693
Kensington ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$1,718
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio, 1BA$1,725
Emerald VillasStudioStudio, 1BA$1,750
Via Del Amo Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,845
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merit Carson, CA

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merit Carson area is the $2.64 price per square foot TownHouse Model at 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Merit Carson apartment is the 2+1.5 Model at Oceanaire Townhomes in the Redondo Beach neighborhood starting at $3,095 with a $2.38 price per square foot. 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.
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLCTownHouse2BR, 1.5BA$2.64
Oceanaire Townhomes2+1.52BR, 1.5BA$2.38
CameoDeluxe 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.26
Summerwood Park2+2 Upstairs2BR, 2BA$2.63
Anza Victoria ApartmentsTwo Bedrom x Two Bath2BR, 2BA$2.45
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.35
Commodore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.23
Emerald2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$2.58
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.50
2708 Andreo Ave, Unit 52708 Andreo Ave1BR, 1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merit Carson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merit Carson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merit Carson is at The Dorms of Torrance listed at $963.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merit Carson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merit Carson Apartment is $1,845 at Via Del Amo Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merit Carson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merit Carson is starting from $2,250 at Arlington Apartments.

What is the most affordable Merit Carson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merit Carson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Linda Apartments and starts from $3,195.

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