Cheap Homes for Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,595

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260

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property at 14420 Kingsdale Ave

$2,000

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14420 Kingsdale Ave

LawndaleCA90260
property at 1948 Valley Park Ave

$2,000 - $3,200

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1948 Valley Park Ave

Hermosa BeachCA90254
property at 1211 Tennyson St

$2,100

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1211 Tennyson St

Manhattan BeachCA90266
property at 5256 Pacific Ter

$2,150

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5256 Pacific Ter

HawthorneCA90250

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Manhattan Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manhattan Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at MANOR in the Fusion at South Bay neighborhood priced from $1,495. Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MANORBeautiful studios with Paid Utilities! ***$500 ...Studio,1BA$1,495
Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
4783 W. 133rd Street,1x11BR,1BA$1,750
Galleria TownhomesSTUStudio,1BA$1,795
Corsican1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Beach area is the $2.46 price per square foot 639 4th St Model at 639 4th St, Unit 2 in the in the Pacific South Bay neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Manhattan Beach apartment is the 2105 Grant Ave Model at 2105 Grant Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
639 4th St, Unit 2639 4th St2BR,1BA$2.46
2105 Grant Ave, Unit 32105 Grant Ave2BR,2BA$2.46
15414 Larch Ave, Unit Larch Front unit15414 Larch Ave3BR,2BA$2.77
2108 Marshallfield Ln, Unit Unit A of Triplex2108 Marshallfield Ln2BR,1BA$2.80
2208 Gates Ave, Unit Unit 12208 Gates Ave2BR,2BA$2.70
14531 Freeman2 bedroom2BR,2.5BA$2.65
2518 Mathews Ave2 bd/ 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.43
The Olive BranchFirst Floor2BR,1.5BA$2.65
Lawndale Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.51
Torrance 44Studio (Newly Remodeled)Studio ,1BA$2.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Manhattan Beach?

There are currently 1548 Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $17,500. There are also 164 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manhattan Beach ranging from $1,200 to $49,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Manhattan Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Manhattan Beach ranges from $1,200 to $49,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,373.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Manhattan Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Manhattan Beach range from $1,900 to $13,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $49,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,995.

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