Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merit Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (141 Rentals)

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Milano Apartments
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$1,848 - $3,051
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Milano Apartments

20900 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Vida Elegante
$2,200 - $2,750
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Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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23104 Samuel St
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23104 Samuel St

23104 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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Shibui Apartments
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Shibui Apartments

2270 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90501
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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 $1,006. The Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. 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$1,006
The PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,682
Kona Kai ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Emerald VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Milano ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$1,799
Via Del Amo Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
Seville TownhouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merit Carson, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merit Carson area is the $2.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at La Linda Apartments in the in the Malaga Cove neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Merit Carson apartment is the 2x2 Model at Tuscany Villas starting at $2,710 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the West 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.
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
Tuscany Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.42
Sea Breeze Townhome ApartmentsTownhome2BR,2BA$2.63
Casa Del AmoPlan C 2 bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.60
Camino De Oro2 bedroom Plan D2BR,2BA$2.67
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
2174 W 237th St2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.50
1659 W 208th St, Unit 21659 W 208th St2BR,2BA$2.31
Commodore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.68

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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 Via Del Amo Apartments which is listed at $1,845, while the average apartment in Merit Carson costs $3,647.

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 5 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 $266 which is $3,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merit Carson.

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