
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $600 (172 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South Bay area of Torrance.


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Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior

3138 139th St

157 E Harcourt St

4553 W 116th St, Unit 5

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2133 W Columbia St

740 W. Laconia

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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 | $2,042 | $862 | $4,290 |
South Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $832 | $4,995 |
South Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,744 | $9,744 |
South Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,538 | $1,995 | $7,800 |
South Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,330 | $2,684 | $8,495 |
South Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,700 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 172 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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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 The Dorms of Torrance priced from $862. Furnished on Flint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. 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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The Dorms of Torrance | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $862 |
Furnished on Flint | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $995 |
1045 Daisy Ave Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
13921 Normandie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
11143 S. Inglewood Ave. | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
REGAL MANOR | Beautiful Studio Available NOW !!! SCHEDULE A ... | 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bay area is the $1.78 price per square foot 4480 W 134Th St Model at 4480 W 134Th St, Unit A in the in the Fusion at South Bay neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value South Bay apartment is the 2016 Nelson Ave Model at 2016 Nelson Ave, Unit #D starting at $2,975 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach 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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4480 W 134Th St, Unit A | 4480 W 134Th St | 4BR,3BA | $1.78 |
2016 Nelson Ave, Unit #D | 2016 Nelson Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
1652 W. 204th Street | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
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 |
2135 Santa Fe Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Hampton Pointe Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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 $4,650.
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 28 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 $302 which is $4,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay.
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