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property at 4034 W 159th St

4034 W 159th St

LawndaleCA90260
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15229 Cerise Ave

GardenaCA90249

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4724 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260

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Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Torrance, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Torrance, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Torrance Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Bay$4,555$832354

Cheapest Available Torrance Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Torrance, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance in the West Carson neighborhood priced from $862. Casa Grande in the Hollypark neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Torrance apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$862
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,319
Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,460
Via Del Amo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Americana and Il PompeiiStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Marine TerraceSpacious SingleStudio,1BA$1,522
Royal Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Carson Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Harbor Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Torrance, CA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Torrance 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 Torrance apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 1652 W. 204th Street starting at $2,900 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the South Gardena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Torrance 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
1652 W. 204th Street3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.01
1545 W 207th St, Unit 11545 W 207th St3BR,2BA$2.25
The Madrid2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.29
2201 Curtis Ave, Unit D2201 Curtis Ave2BR,1BA$2.12
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
2023 Marshallfield Ln, Unit 22023 Marshallfield Ln2BR,1BA$2.10
13509 Yukon Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
Narbonne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Sunshine Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Torrance

What type of rentals are currently available in Torrance?

There are currently 2860 Apartments for Rent in Torrance, CA with pricing that ranges from $862 to $9,744. There are also 209 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Torrance ranging from $1,200 to $19,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Torrance ranges from $1,200 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,346.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Torrance range from $2,600 to $7,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $13,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,795.

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