Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merit Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $900 (165 Rentals)

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Vida Elegante
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$2,600 - $2,700
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$2,600 - $2,700
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Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 1222 Felbar Ave

$2,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

1222 Felbar Ave

TorranceCA90503
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SaltAire
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$2,726 - $4,166
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SaltAire

20530 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 22825 Nadine Cir

$2,900

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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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20445 Osage Ave, Unit B
$3,000
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20445 Osage Ave, Unit B

20445 Osage AveTorrance, CA 90503
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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. ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. 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
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The Palms1+11BR,1BA$1,893
3624 Emerald Street1bed 1 bath - 3624 Emerald St1BR,1BA$1,895
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$1,975
Seville Townhouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merit Carson, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merit Carson area is the $2.70 price per square foot TownHouse Model at 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Merit Carson apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Commodore Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the South Torrance 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.
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLCTownHouse2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Oceanaire Townhomes2+1.52BR,1.5BA$2.38
Vida Elegante2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
Tuscany Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.46
Anza Victoria ApartmentsTwo Bedrom x Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
23330 Arlington2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
20710 Anza Ave.2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50

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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 $1,850 at Arlington 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 $2,350 at Arlington Apartments.

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