Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $600 (170 Rentals)

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23104 Samuel St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23104 Samuel St

23104 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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Shibui Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Shibui Apartments

2270 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90501
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1514 W 205th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1514 W 205th St

1514 W 205th StTorrance, CA 90501
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1520 W Carson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1520 W Carson St

1520 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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Eli Kai Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eli Kai Apartments

3845 W 226th StTorrance, CA 90505
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1517-1521 W Carson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1517-1521 W Carson St

1517-1521 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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1664 W 218th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1664 W 218th St

1664 W 218th StTorrance, CA 90501
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23125 Madison StTorrance, CA 90505
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21109 Reynolds Dr
Studio Apartments

21109 Reynolds Dr

21109 Reynolds DrTorrance, CA 90503
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The Roman Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Roman Apartments

22027 Vermont AveTorrance, CA 90502
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Kings Villa Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Villa Apartment

4208 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90505
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20414 Kenwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

20414 Kenwood Ave

20414 Kenwood AveTorrance, CA 90502
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1326 W Carson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1326 W Carson St

1326 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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Quo Vadis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quo Vadis Apartments

23910 Ladeene AveTorrance, CA 90505
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Pacific West Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific West Apartments

13930 Chadron AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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HAWTHORNE TERRACE
3 Bedroom Apartments

HAWTHORNE TERRACE

12923-13007 Kornblum AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Las Palmas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

6955 Long Beach BlvdLong Beach, CA 90805
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South Bay, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bay area of Torrance, CA is a Studio unit found at Furnished on Flint priced from $995. Harbor City Lights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,194. Here are the most affordable South Bay apartments for rent in Torrance, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$995
Harbor City Lights Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,194
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,319
11143 S. Inglewood Ave.0/1Studio,1BA$1,395
REGAL MANORBeautiful Studio Available NOW !!! $500 OFF YO...Studio,1BA$1,450
Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,460
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
13444-13460 Prairie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bay area is the $2.13 price per square foot 11954 Eucalyptus Ave Model at 11954 Eucalyptus Ave, Unit A in the in the Fusion at South Bay neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value South Bay 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 South Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11954 Eucalyptus Ave, Unit A11954 Eucalyptus Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.13
1652 W. 204th Street3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.01
2201 Curtis Ave, Unit D2201 Curtis Ave2BR,1BA$2.12
Harbor City Lights Apartments4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$1.90
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
13509 Yukon Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
11877 Grevillea Avenue,1x11BR,1BA$2.13
29 W Bort St, Unit 529 W Bort StStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Bay, Torrance, CA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Bay, Torrance, and the greater Torrance area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Bay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Bay is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bay?

The cheapest apartment in South Bay is Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in South Bay costs $3,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bay?

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 35 regular apartments in South Bay 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 South Bay?

Cheap apartments in South Bay have an average cost of $371 which is $3,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay.

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