Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Carson Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $800 (6 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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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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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 $862. Carson Palms Apartments 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$862
Carson Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Royal Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Carson, CA

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Carson area is the $2.64 price per square foot 1642 West 220th Street Model at 1642 West 220th Street in the in the West Carson neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value West Carson apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Torrance Courtyard Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Links at Victoria 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.
1642 West 220th Street1642 West 220th Street3BR,2BA$2.64
Torrance Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.33
Seacrest Homes ApartmentsResidence A2BR,2BA$3.39
Ace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
1517 Carson St2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.40
Del Amo Village1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.86
Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.03
Vermonter Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.20
Harbor Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.80
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.30

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 $3,500.

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 4 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 $270 which is $3,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Carson.

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