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property at 218 W Carson St

$1,250 - $2,695

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218 W Carson St

CarsonCA90745

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property at 1512 W 223rd St

$1,980

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$1,980

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1512 W 223rd St

TorranceCA90501

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property at 23314 Sesame St

$2,275

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$2,275

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$2,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23314 Sesame St, Unit J-17

23314 Sesame St
TorranceCA90502
property at 2742 Cabrillo Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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2742 Cabrillo Ave, Unit 302

2742 Cabrillo Ave
TorranceCA90501
property at 24707 Cypress St

$2,475

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$2,475

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24707 Cypress St, Unit 24707

24707 Cypress St
LomitaCA90717

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Harbor City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harbor City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harbor City, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance in the West Carson neighborhood priced from $1,006. Avalon Apartments in the Watson Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harbor City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,006
Avalon ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
1147 Broad Ave. (El Portal)STUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,450
1601-1611 W LomitaStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
BAYVIEWDeluxe Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!...Studio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor City, CA and Nearby

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbor City area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2818 W 235th St Model at 2818 W 235th St, Unit 3 in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Harbor City apartment is the 1545 W 207th St Model at 1545 W 207th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,150 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the East Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2818 W 235th St, Unit 32818 W 235th St3BR,1.5BA$2.63
1545 W 207th St, Unit 11545 W 207th St3BR,2BA$2.25
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
Torrance Villa Pacifica3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.14
23330 Arlington2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
25846 Oak Street, LomitaUnit #132BR,1BA$2.52
Ace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
1622 260th St1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.69
South Frampton Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
Avalon ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harbor City

What type of rentals are currently available in Harbor City?

There are currently 975 Apartments for Rent in Harbor City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,006 to $5,604. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harbor City ranging from $900 to $6,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harbor City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harbor City ranges from $900 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,134.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harbor City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harbor City range from $2,824 to $5,079, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,825 to $5,945. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,529.

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