Cheap Homes for Rent in the Merit Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,999 (9 Rentals)

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property at 5858 S Pacific Coast Hwy
$2,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,695

Total Monthly Price$2,695
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5858 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 4

5858 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo BeachCA90277
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
Luxury

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

Merit Carson, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merit Carson Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Merit Carson area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed home found at 4034 Emerald St priced from $2,445. 1414 Amapola Ave has the second lowest priced home, which is a 3 Beds rental home currently listed from $4,100. Here are the most affordable Merit Carson homes for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4034 Emerald St4034 Emerald St1BR, 1BA$2,445
1414 Amapola Ave1414 Amapola Ave3BR, 2BA$4,100
Unit 22Unit 223BR, 2BA$4,250

Best Value Homes for Rent in Merit Carson, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Merit Carson area is the $2.41 price per square foot 2130 W 238th St Model at 2130 W 238th St in the Central Area neighborhood starting from $7,595. The second greatest value Merit Carson rental home is the 2125 W 235th St Model at 2125 W 235th St in the Silver Spur neighborhood starting at $4,980 with a $2.69 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merit Carson homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2130 W 238th St2130 W 238th St5BR, 5BA$2.41
2125 W 235th St2125 W 235th St4BR, 3BA$2.69
3430 W 227th St3430 W 227th St4BR, 2BA$2.66
Unit 22Unit 223BR, 2.5BA$2.57
1652 W 204th St, Unit #91652 W 204th St3BR, 2BA$2.43
5500 Torrance Blvd5500 Torrance Blvd3BR, 2BA$3.21
1414 Amapola Ave1414 Amapola Ave3BR, 2BA$3.36
2559 Plaza del Amo, Unit 2152559 Plaza del Amo1BR, 2BA$2.94
22825 Nadine Cir, Unit B22825 Nadine Cir2BR, 1.5BA$3.05
5858 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 45858 S Pacific Coast Hwy2BR, 2BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merit Carson

What type of rentals are currently available in Merit Carson?

There are currently 458 Apartments for Rent in Merit Carson, CA with pricing that ranges from $963 to $5,659. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merit Carson ranging from $2,445 to $7,595.

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 $2,445 to $7,595 with an average monthly rent of $4,534.

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