Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Pedro, CA from $800 (58 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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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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La Villa Mesa
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Villa Mesa

805 S Mesa StSan Pedro, CA 90731
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2623 S Alma St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2623 S Alma St

2623 S Alma 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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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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Avalon Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Place

920 N Avalon PlWilmington, CA 90744
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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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Sam's Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sam's Place

24801 S Avalon BlvdWilmington, CA 90744
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Pedro, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/23/2026

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
Central San Pedro$4,099$1,40087
Coastal San Pedro$4,600$1,40026
Vinegar Hill$4,600$1,40092
Northwest San pedro$5,310$1,400155

Cheapest Available San Pedro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Pedro, CA is a Studio unit found at Furnished on Flint in the Watson neighborhood priced from $870. 685 W 4th St in the Miraleste neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,204. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Pedro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on FlintStudio 8Studio,$870
685 W 4th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,204
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
555 W 20th St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Avalon PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
BAYVIEWDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
1001-1007 Banning Blvd.StudioStudio,1BA$1,575
1532 W. 257th St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
808 W Anaheim St1x11BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Pedro, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Pedro area is the $2.19 price per square foot 26214 President Ave Model at 26214 President Ave, Unit D in the in the Central Area neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value San Pedro apartment is the Studio Model at San Pedro Bank Lofts starting at $2,392 with a $1.63 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.
26214 President Ave, Unit D26214 President Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
San Pedro Bank LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.63
Portofino Townhomes2x1.5_11522BR,1.5BA$2.50
740 W 24th St.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Narbonne2 bed + 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.36
1034 W 23rd St, Unit 21034 W 23rd St1BR,1BA$1.90
728 W 16th St, Unit C728 W 16th St2BR,1BA$2.20
322-330 w 9th St3/1 (322-06)3BR,1BA$2.55
1417 S Gaffey St, Unit 14171417 S Gaffey St2BR,1BA$2.35
1540 260th St1/11BR,1BA$2.31

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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 $1,725.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Pedro is 685 W 4th St which is listed at $1,204, while the average apartment in San Pedro costs $4,652.

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 6 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 $321 which is $4,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Pedro.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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