Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Torrance Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1512 W 223rd St

$1,980

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$1,980

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$1,980

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1512 W 223rd St

TorranceCA90501

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property at 649 Border Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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649 Border Ave

TorranceCA90501
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Shibui Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shibui Apartments

2270 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90501
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1514 W 205th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1514 W 205th St

1514 W 205th StTorrance, CA 90501
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1664 W 218th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1664 W 218th St

1664 W 218th StTorrance, CA 90501

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Cabrillo
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo

2733 Cabrillo AveTorrance, CA 90501
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1603 W 224th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1603 W 224th St

1603 W 224th StTorrance, CA 90501
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906 Sartori Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

906 Sartori Ave

906 Sartori AveTorrance, CA 90501
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1652 W 226th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1652 W 226th St

1652 W 226th StTorrance, CA 90501
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Craven Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Craven Apartments

1414 Cravens AveTorrance, CA 90501
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CATO
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CATO

1520 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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2409 W 227th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2409 W 227th

2403-2409 W 227th StTorrance, CA 90501
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1517 Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1517 Carson St

1517 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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1534 W 207th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1534 W 207th St

1534 W 207th StTorrance, CA 90501
property at 2742 Cabrillo Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2742 Cabrillo Ave, Unit 302

2742 Cabrillo Ave
TorranceCA90501
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1717 Lincoln Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1717 Lincoln Ave

1717 Lincoln AveTorrance, CA 90501
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Calais
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Calais

2421 W 227th StTorrance, CA 90501
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Orange Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Apartments

2758 Orange AveTorrance, CA 90501
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1454 W 227th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1454 W 227th St

1454 W 227th StLos Angeles, CA 90501
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East Torrance, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Torrance Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Torrance area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $1,006. 1628 W 218th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable East Torrance apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,006
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$1,975
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,995
1517 Carson St2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,275
Del Amo Village2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2,450
Torrance Villa Pacifica3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2,824
Madrid Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$2,997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Torrance, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Torrance area is the $2.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Torrance Villa Pacifica in the in the South Gardena neighborhood starting from $2,824. The second greatest value East Torrance apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH Model at Del Amo Village starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the West Carson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Torrance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Torrance Villa Pacifica3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.14
Del Amo Village3 BEDROOM 1 BATH3BR,1BA$2.75
Madrid Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$3.26
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes2x12BR,1BA$2.99
1517 Carson St2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.10
2453 Torrance Blvd, Unit D2453 Torrance Blvd2BR,1BA$3.64
1571 W 207th St1571 W 207th St1BR,1BA$2.75
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$3.29
Harbor Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.20
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.35

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East Torrance, Torrance, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Torrance Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Torrance?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Torrance is under $2,997.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Torrance?

The cheapest apartment in East Torrance is 1628 W 218th St which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in East Torrance costs $3,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Torrance?

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 4 regular apartments in East Torrance 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 East Torrance?

Cheap apartments in East Torrance have an average cost of $804 which is $2,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Torrance.

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