Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Manhattan Beach Neighborhood of Manhattan Beach, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Manhattan Beach area of Manhattan Beach.

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1436 12th St
Studio Apartments

1436 12th St

1436 12th StManhattan Beach, CA 90266
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1511 Artesia Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1511 Artesia Blvd

1511 Artesia BlvdManhattan Beach, CA 90266
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2404 Mathews Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2404 Mathews Ave

2404 Mathews AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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1831 Grant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1831 Grant Ave

1831 Grant AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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2200 Grant Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2200 Grant Ave

2200 Grant AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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Ocean Air
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Air

2320 Vanderbilt LnRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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Sea Air Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Air Apartments

2020 Artesia BlvdRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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East Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Manhattan Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Manhattan Beach area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available) priced from $1,800. Sea Air Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,055. Here are the most affordable East Manhattan Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available)Studio Suite w/Smart Home TechnologyStudio,1BA$1,800
Sea Air Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,055
Lawndale Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$2,400
The Gallery at Playa PacificaStudio GStudio,1BA$2,490
Heritage Pointe Senior Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Manhattan Beach, CA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Manhattan Beach area is the $1.98 price per square foot 2016 Nelson Ave Model at 2016 Nelson Ave, Unit #D in the in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value East Manhattan Beach apartment is the 2016 Nelson Ave Model at 2016 Nelson Ave, Unit D starting at $3,550 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Manhattan Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2016 Nelson Ave, Unit #D2016 Nelson Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.98
2016 Nelson Ave, Unit D2016 Nelson Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.37
2201 Curtis Ave, Unit D2201 Curtis Ave2BR,1BA$2.12
2113 Gates Ave, Unit B2113 Gates Ave3BR,1BA$3.13
1643 Artesia Blvd3Bd/2Ba3BR,2BA$2.91
2115 Mathews Ave, Unit apt # 52115 Mathews Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Lawndale Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.51
Windsor House2 x 12BR,1BA$3.78
1514 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Unit C1514 Manhattan Beach Blvd1BR,1BA$3.25
2011 Manhattan Ave, Unit B2011 Manhattan Ave2BR,1BA$3.99

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East Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Manhattan Beach, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Manhattan Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Manhattan Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Manhattan Beach is under $2,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Manhattan Beach?

The cheapest apartment in East Manhattan Beach is Sea Air Apartments which is listed at $2,055, while the average apartment in East Manhattan Beach costs $8,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Manhattan Beach?

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 2 regular apartments in East Manhattan Beach 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 East Manhattan Beach?

Cheap apartments in East Manhattan Beach have an average cost of $136 which is $8,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Manhattan Beach.

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