Cheap Homes for Rent in Merit Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $2,200 (10 Rentals)

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property at 20526 S Western Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20526 S Western Ave

TorranceCA90501

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property at 2742 Cabrillo Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2742 Cabrillo Ave, Unit 302, Unit 302

2742 Cabrillo Ave
TorranceCA90501
property at 2343 246th Pl

$2,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2343 246th Pl

LomitaCA90717

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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

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 Merit Carson

What type of rentals are currently available in Merit Carson?

There are currently 454 Apartments for Rent in Merit Carson, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,006 to $5,713. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merit Carson ranging from $2,200 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merit Carson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merit Carson ranges from $2,200 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,079.

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