
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)
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1326 W Carson St

Gateway Court

1434 Plaza del Amo, Unit 4

1308 W 225th St

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Imperial Apartments

Vermonter Apartments
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1628 W 218th St

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CATO

23300 Marigold Ave, Unit C103, Unit C103

1621 226th St

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1664 W 218th St

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1603 W 224th St

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226th Street

Crown Ridge Apartments

1422-1430 West 225th Street
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218 W Carson St

228 West Carson

Palm Terrace

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Summer Glen Apartments

1308 W 225th St

1454 W 227th St
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Kona Palms Apartments

21818 S. Figueroa Street
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 | $1,245 | $1,006 | $1,750 |
| West Carson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,675 | $3,097 |
| West Carson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $2,095 | $3,875 |
| West Carson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $3,300 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 30 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 $1,545. 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 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 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 |
| Ace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,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 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 | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Seagate Homes Apartments | Model C | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| 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 |
| Gateway Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
| The Dorms of Torrance | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,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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