
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Carson area of Torrance.


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21921 Halldale Ave, Unit 21919 - 1

1326 W Carson St

1308 W 225th St

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Imperial Apartments

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1350 Torrance Blvd, Unit D

Vermonter Apartments
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1628 W 218th St

Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes

1457 W 219th St, Unit 1457 west 219th street

2100 Cabrillo Ave

1621 226th St

Del Amo Village

Torrance Courtyard Apartments

1565 W 218th St
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Alta South Bay

Golden Shield Apartments

1664 W 218th St

Royal Palms Apartments

1603 W 224th St

The Roman Apartments

1652 W 226th St

1311 Sepulveda Blvd
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CATO

1422-1430 West 225th Street

227 - 1318 W. 227th St.

1717 Lincoln Ave

23003 Moneta Ave

228 West Carson

Palm Terrace
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218 W Carson St, Unit House

Summer Glen Apartments

1308 W 225th St

1454 W 227th St

Kona Palms Apartments

21818 S. Figueroa Street
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West Carson, Torrance, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Carson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carson Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $1,006 | $1,650 |
| West Carson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,695 | $3,361 |
| West Carson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $2,095 | $3,875 |
| West Carson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $3,200 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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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 $1,475. Here are the most affordable West Carson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorms of Torrance | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,006 |
| 228 West Carson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Royal Palms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Gateway Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Palm Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1326 W Carson St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Vermonter Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 1628 W 218th St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| CATO | Deluxe 1 Bedroom R ***$500 MOVE IN SPECIAL*** | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Carson, CA
As of June 18, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22707 Figueroa St | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| Del Amo Village | 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 3BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Torrance Courtyard Apartments | 3Bedroom 2Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Ace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1326 W Carson St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Vermonter Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 1628 W 218th St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| 228 West Carson | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
| Harbor Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
| Gateway Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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 $1,995.
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 $3,200.
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 5 regular apartments in West 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 West Carson?
Cheap apartments in West Carson have an average cost of $558 which is $2,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Carson.
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