Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Pedro, CA from $700 (53 Rentals)

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626 W 7th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

626 W 7th St

626 W 7th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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Harbor Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Villas

653 W 13th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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685 W 4th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

685 W 4th St

685 W 4th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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643 W 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

643 W 7th St

643 W 7th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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Samoan Sea Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Samoan Sea Apartments

661 N Harbor BlvdSan Pedro, CA 90731
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1318 S Pacific Ave
Studio Apartments

1318 S Pacific Ave

1318 S Pacific AveSan Pedro, CA 90731
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685 W 23rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

685 W 23rd St

685 W 23rd StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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Villa Terrasini
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Terrasini

1527 S Beacon StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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683-689 W 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

683-689 W 11th St

683-689 W 11th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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823-831 W 25th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

823-831 W 25th St

823-831 W 25th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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626 W 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

626 W 6th St

626 W 6th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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2065 255th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2065 255th St

2065 255th StLomita, CA 90717
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Furnished on Flint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furnished on Flint

821 Flint AveWilmington, CA 90744
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Nassau Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nassau Arms

1601-1611 Lomita BlvdHarbor City, CA 90710
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Marine
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marine

822 N Marine AveWilmington, CA 90744
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Bay View Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay View Apartments

638 Bay View AveWilmington, CA 90744
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1644 257th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1644 257th St

1644 257th StHarbor City, CA 90710
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Everglow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Everglow

539 E Lomita BlvdCarson, CA 90745
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Peach Tree II
Studio Apartments

Peach Tree II

1149 N Wilmington BlvdWilmington, CA 90744
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1310 W. D Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1310 W. D Street

1310 W D StWilmington, CA 90744
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25905 Walnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25905 Walnut St

25905 Walnut StLomita, CA 90717
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25917 Narbonne Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25917 Narbonne Ave

25917 Narbonne AveLomita, CA 90717
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Bay Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Pointe

508 W E StWilmington, CA 90744
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McDonald Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McDonald Apartments

706-713 McDonald AveWilmington, CA 90744
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1010 E Anaheim St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1010 E Anaheim St

1010 E Anaheim StWilmington, CA 90744
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729 N Marine Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

729 N Marine Ave

729 N Marine AveWilmington, CA 90744
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San Pedro, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Pedro, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Pedro, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Pedro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Coastal San Pedro$3,295$1,39519
Central San Pedro$4,447$749103
Vinegar Hill$4,447$749105
Northwest San pedro$5,495$749156

Cheapest Available San Pedro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Pedro, CA is a Studio unit found at The Cabrillo (shared restroom) in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood priced from $749. Furnished on Flint in the Watson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $939. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Pedro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Cabrillo (shared restroom)Studio with Shared RestroomStudio,$749
Furnished on FlintStudio 2Studio,$939
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Ocean View Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,440
1010 E Anaheim StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
555 W. 20th St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
1532 W. 257th St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Pedro, CA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Pedro area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2234 Lomita Blvd Model at 2234 Lomita Blvd, Unit 2234 Lomita Blvd in the in the Central Area neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value San Pedro apartment is the 2x1.5_1152 Model at Portofino Townhomes starting at $2,909 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Northwest San pedro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Pedro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2234 Lomita Blvd, Unit 2234 Lomita Blvd2234 Lomita Blvd2BR,2BA$2.29
Portofino Townhomes2x1.5_11522BR,1.5BA$2.53
Narbonne2 bed + 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.36
26025 Cypress St, Unit 226025 Cypress St2BR,1BA$2.36
740 W. 24th St.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
San Pedro Bank Lofts1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.56
322-330 w 9th St3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.55
1417 S Gaffey St, Unit 14171417 S Gaffey St2BR,1BA$2.58
Kala Kai2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.67
401 W 3rd St, Unit 326401 W 3rd St1BR,1BA$2.58

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San Pedro Overview

A consolidation with the larger municipality of Los Angeles, San Pedro is a working class city that has much to offer. Located near the famous Port of Los Angeles and long a hub for commercial fishing, this blue collar town is an excellent place to raise a family or pursue a career in the great state of California.

Why live in San Pedro, CA?

Offering stunning ocean-side views, a tough-to-beat working class ambiance, and plenty of amenities in the way of museums, eateries and shopping, San Pedro is an excellent choice for those in the market for a new home in California. Local schools are consistently given strong marks, and the relaxed way of life seems to radiate from the very streets themselves in this charming port city.

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Getting Around San Pedro, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Pedro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Pedro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Pedro is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Pedro?

The cheapest apartment in San Pedro is 1010 E Anaheim St which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in San Pedro costs $4,421.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Pedro?

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 18 regular apartments in San Pedro 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 San Pedro?

Cheap apartments in San Pedro have an average cost of $247 which is $4,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Pedro.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.