Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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1664 W 218th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1664 W 218th St

1664 W 218th StTorrance, CA 90501
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Royal Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms Apartments

1341 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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1603 W 224th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1603 W 224th St

1603 W 224th StTorrance, CA 90501
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The Roman Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Roman Apartments

22027 Vermont AveTorrance, CA 90502
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226th Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

226th Street

1652 W 226th StTorrance, CA 90501

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 29

218 W Carson St

CarsonCA90745
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Summer Glen Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Glen Apartments

23200 Western AveHarbor City, CA 90710
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1308 W 225th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1308 W 225th St

1308 W 225th StLos Angeles, CA 90501
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1454 W 227th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1454 W 227th St

1454 W 227th StLos Angeles, CA 90501
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Kona Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Palms Apartments

21740 Figueroa StCarson, CA 90745
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Cheapest Available West Carson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Carson area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $1,006. 228 West Carson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable West Carson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,006
228 West CarsonStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,545
Royal Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Gateway CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Palm TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
1326 W Carson St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Vermonter Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$1,975
CATODeluxe 1 Bedroom R ***$500 MOVE IN SPECIAL***1BR,1BA$1,995
Ace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Carson, CA

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Carson area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at 22707 Figueroa St in the in the West Carson neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Carson apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH Model at Del Amo Village starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the West Carson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Carson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
Del Amo Village3 BEDROOM 1 BATH3BR,1BA$2.75
Torrance Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.33
Seagate Homes ApartmentsModel C2BR,2BA$3.22
Ace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
1326 W Carson St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Vermonter Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.20
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$3.29
Gateway CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$3.30
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Carson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Carson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Carson is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Carson?

The cheapest apartment in West Carson is Palm Terrace which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in West Carson costs $3,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 6 regular apartments in West Carson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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