Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McCarthy Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $600 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McCarthy?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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McCarthy Studio Apartments | $1,908 | $1,525 | $2,175 |
McCarthy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,725 | $3,350 |
McCarthy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,925 | $4,500 |
McCarthy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $2,895 | $3,390 |
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Cheapest Available McCarthy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McCarthy area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Marine Terrace priced from $1,525. Tiki Aloha Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable McCarthy apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marine Terrace | Spacious Single | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Tiki Aloha Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
14800 Chadron Ave | ONE | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
13916 Cerise Ave. | 7190-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Sunshine Villa | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McCarthy, CA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the McCarthy area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chadron Terrace Garden in the in the Imperial Highway neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value McCarthy apartment is the TWO Model at London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE starting at $2,013 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Hollypark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McCarthy apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Chadron Terrace Garden | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE | TWO | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
16685 Crenshaw Blvd, Unit 5 | 16685 Crenshaw Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Torrance Terrace | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
13801 - 13817 Van Ness Ave | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Greystone | 2 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Sunshine Villa | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Villa Del Sol | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Hawthorne Chateau Apartments | 1 bedroom Apt 43 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
13916 Cerise Ave. | 7190-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McCarthy Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McCarthy?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McCarthy is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McCarthy?
The cheapest apartment in McCarthy is 14800 Chadron Ave which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in McCarthy costs $3,118.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McCarthy?
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 78 regular apartments in McCarthy 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 McCarthy?
Cheap apartments in McCarthy have an average cost of $394 which is $2,724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McCarthy.
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