Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Pedro, CA from $800 (140 Rentals)

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property at 1324 W 35th St

$1,690

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1324 W 35th St

San PedroCA90731
property at 657 W Oliver St

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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657 W Oliver St

San PedroCA90731

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629-633 W 8th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

629-633 W 8th St

629-633 W 8th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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805 S Centre St
Studio Apartments

805 S Centre St

805 S Centre 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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626 W 7th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

626 W 7th St

626 W 7th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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527 W 15th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

527 W 15th St

527 W 15th 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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643 W 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

643 W 7th St

643 W 7th StSan 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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322-330 w 9th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

322-330 w 9th St

322-330 W 9th StSan 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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685 W 4th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

685 W 4th St

685 W 4th 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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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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1111 W 14th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 W 14th St

1111 W 14th 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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654 W 12th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

654 W 12th St

654 W 12th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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240-268 W Santa Cruz St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

240-268 W Santa Cruz St

240-268 W Santa Cruz StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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El Descanso
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Descanso

630 W Sepulveda StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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Ocean View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean View Apartments

1435 S Beacon StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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1244 W 9th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1244 W 9th St

1244 W 9th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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1057 W 14th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1057 W 14th St

1057 W 14th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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927 W 9th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

927 W 9th

927 W 9th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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469 W Oliver St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

469 W Oliver St

469 W Oliver StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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Harbor Riviera
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Riviera

222 S Cabrillo AveSan Pedro, CA 90731
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755 W 30th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

755 W 30th St

755 W 30th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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San Pedro Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Pedro Apartments

966 West 11th StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731
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2424 S. Leland St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2424 S. Leland St.

2424 S Leland StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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404 W 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

404 W 4th St

404 W 4th StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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2315 S Grand Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2315 S Grand Ave

2315 S Grand AveSan Pedro, CA 90731

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Pedro, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

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$2,887$1,32521
Central San Pedro$3,895$1,32565
Vinegar Hill$3,895$1,32571
Northwest San pedro$5,529$1,325138

Cheapest Available San Pedro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Pedro, CA is a Studio unit found at 516 Bay View Ave in the Wilmington neighborhood priced from $1,000. 805 S Centre St in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Pedro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
516 Bay View AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
805 S Centre St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,045
527 W 15th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,187
Marina View Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
McDonald0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio,1BA$1,415
1147 Broad Ave. (El Portal)STUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,450
Avalon PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
BAYVIEWDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Pedro, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Pedro area is the $1.94 price per square foot 1x2 Model at San Pedro Bank Lofts in the in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood starting from $3,130. The second greatest value San Pedro apartment is the 1 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse A3 Model at Thrive on 7th starting at $2,999 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Vinegar Hill 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.
San Pedro Bank Lofts1x21BR,2BA$1.94
Thrive on 7th1 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse A31BR,2BA$2.69
740 W 24th St.2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.62
25846 Oak Street, LomitaUnit #132BR,1BA$2.52
1107 S Gaffey St, Unit 11071107 S Gaffey St1BR,1BA$1.95
1253 W 24th St, Unit 31253 W 24th St2BR,1BA$2.64
322-330 w 9th St2/12BR,1BA$2.64
City View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.40
Park Mesa Apartments12BR,1BA$2.70
BAYVIEWDeluxe StudioStudio ,1BA$2.73

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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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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 $1,499.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Pedro is Lomita Terrace which is listed at $1,649, while the average apartment in San Pedro costs $4,051.

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 7 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 $235 which is $3,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Pedro.

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