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

Harbor Court Apartments

3412 W 189th St, Unit private efficiency
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ML Shepard Manor (55+ Community)

2112 Warfield Ave

1045 Daisy Ave Apartments

Casa Grande
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Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior

3138 139th St

157 E Harcourt St

4553 W 116th St, Unit 5

507 N Albertson Ave, Unit Studio

Marine Terrace

1427 W Parade St

1427 W Parade St

Carson Palms Apartments

2133 W Columbia St
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740 W. Laconia

Village Pointe Apartments

13812 S Avalon Blvd

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South Bay, Torrance, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Bay Studio Apartments | $2,091 | $995 | $5,929 |
South Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $832 | $6,693 |
South Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $1,744 | $10,000+ |
South Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $1,995 | $7,800 |
South Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,271 | $2,650 | $8,495 |
South Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,700 | $3,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Furnished on Flint | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $995 |
Harbor City Lights Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,194 |
1045 Daisy Ave Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
11143 S. Inglewood Ave. | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
REGAL MANOR | Beautiful Studio Available NOW !!! $500 OFF YO... | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
El Capistrano | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
13444-13460 Prairie Ave. | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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11954 Eucalyptus Ave, Unit A | 11954 Eucalyptus Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.13 |
1652 W. 204th Street | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
2201 Curtis Ave, Unit D | 2201 Curtis Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Harbor City Lights Apartments | 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Vida Elegante | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
13509 Yukon Ave | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
Hampton Pointe Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
11877 Grevillea Avenue, | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
29 W Bort St, Unit 5 | 29 W Bort St | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
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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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