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Cheapest Available Carson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carson, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance in the West Carson neighborhood priced from $862. Furnished on Flint in the Watson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$862
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$995
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,385
Carson Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Royal Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carson area is the $2.01 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1652 W. 204th Street in the in the South Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Carson apartment is the 3x1 Model at Berendo Trio Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Central Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1652 W. 204th Street3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.01
Berendo Trio Apartments3x13BR,1BA$2.32
3455 Elm Ave, Unit #3103455 Elm Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.30
1041 W Reeve St, Unit 31041 W Reeve St2BR,1BA$2.17
Bixby Country Club Apartments3102BR,2BA$2.50
Windmill Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Full Bath2BR,2BA$2.10
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Harbor Court Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.51
507 Broad Ave, Unit 8507 Broad AveStudio ,1BA$2.45
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carson

What type of rentals are currently available in Carson?

There are currently 1713 Apartments for Rent in Carson, CA with pricing that ranges from $862 to $4,200. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carson ranging from $1,200 to $11,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carson ranges from $1,200 to $11,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,090.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carson range from $2,462 to $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,684.

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