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5851 W 88th St

Los AngelesCA90045

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1436 12th St
Studio Apartments

1436 12th St

1436 12th StManhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Courtyard Hawthorne
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Hawthorne

4171 W El Segundo BlvdHawthorne, CA 90250
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Gale Apartments
Studio Apartments

Gale Apartments

12306 Gale AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Casa Coral Apartments
Studio Apartments

Casa Coral Apartments

11123 S Inglewood AveInglewood, CA 90304
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Cedar Pointe
Studio Apartments

Cedar Pointe

12638 Cedar AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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4381 W 136th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4381 W 136th St

4381 W 136th StHawthorne, CA 90250
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4926 W 118th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4926 W 118th Pl

4926 W 118th PlHawthorne, CA 90250

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10305 Buford Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10305 Buford Ave.

10305 Buford AveInglewood, CA 90304
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15430 Hawthorne Blvd
Studio Apartments

15430 Hawthorne Blvd

15430 Hawthorne BlvdLawndale, CA 90260
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12318 Birch Ave.
Studio Apartments

12318 Birch Ave.

12318 Birch AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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El Segundo, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available El Segundo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Segundo, CA is a Studio unit found at Concourse in the La Cienega neighborhood priced from $1,106. 12318 Birch Ave. in the Fusion at South Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Segundo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ConcoursePetite Private SuiteStudio,1BA$1,106
12318 Birch Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
REGAL MANORBeautiful Studio Available NOW !!! $500 OFF YO...Studio,1BA$1,450
12233 Manor Dr.StudioStudio,1BA$1,495
El Segundo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Marquis Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
HAWTHORNE WAYDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
11877 Grevillea Avenue,1x11BR,1BA$1,595
10305 Buford Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Segundo, CA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Segundo area is the $2.08 price per square foot 8161 Manitoba St Model at 8161 Manitoba St, Unit 5 in the in the Playa Del Rey neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value El Segundo apartment is the 2523 Voorhees Ave Model at 2523 Voorhees Ave, Unit A starting at $2,900 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Segundo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8161 Manitoba St, Unit 58161 Manitoba St1BR,1BA$2.08
2523 Voorhees Ave, Unit A2523 Voorhees Ave2BR,1BA$2.42
4929 W 118th Plz, Unit A4929 W 118th Plz2BR,2BA$2.20
Lawndale Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.51
Larch TownhomesTwo Bedroom, Two and a Half Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.59
8927 Reading Ave, Unit 8927 Reading Ave8927 Reading Ave1BR,1BA$2.36
Marquis Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.24
11877 Grevillea Avenue,1x11BR,1BA$2.13
13816 Hawthorne Way, Unit c13816 Hawthorne Way2BR,1BA$2.67
4342 West 130th St1x11BR,1BA$2.47

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El Segundo Overview

Translated to mean 'the second' in Spanish, El Segundo is located in the hub of Los Angeles County. Home to about 16,000 proud locals, and a popular locale of the South Bay region, this exciting west coast hot spot has much to offer a variety of lifestyles.

Why live in El Segundo, CA?

Home to a prolific aerospace industry including Beoing and Raytheon, El Segundo boasts a strong job market and highly regarded local schools. From scenic natural landscapes to the retail hub of the downtown square, this is one dynamic California city that is sure to please a wide variety of would-be residents.

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Getting Around El Segundo, CA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Segundo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Segundo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Segundo is at Concourse listed at $1,106.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Segundo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Segundo Apartment is $1,595 at 11877 Grevillea Avenue,.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Segundo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Segundo is starting from $2,395 at Larch Townhomes.

What is the most affordable El Segundo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Segundo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Concourse and starts from $2,910.

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