Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Torrance Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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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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226th Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

226th Street

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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2409 W 227th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2409 W 227th

2403-2409 W 227th StTorrance, CA 90501
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1751 Cabrillo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1751 Cabrillo Ave

1751 Cabrillo AveTorrance, CA 90501
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property at 20526 S Western Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20526 S Western Ave

TorranceCA90501
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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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2742 Cabrillo Ave, Unit 302, Unit 302

2742 Cabrillo Ave
TorranceCA90501

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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
CATODeluxe 1 Bedroom R ***$500 MOVE IN SPECIAL***1BR,1BA$1,995
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$2,150
Del Amo Village2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Torrance, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Torrance area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1545 W 207th St Model at 1545 W 207th St, Unit 1 in the in the East Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,150. 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.
1545 W 207th St, Unit 11545 W 207th St3BR,2BA$2.25
Del Amo Village3 BEDROOM 1 BATH3BR,1BA$2.75
1659 W 208th St, Unit 21659 W 208th St2BR,2BA$2.31
2136 Del Amo Blvd, Unit 2136 Del Amo Blvd.2136 Del Amo Blvd2BR,1BA$3.11
20624 S Western Ave, Unit 120624 S Western Ave2BR,1BA$3.22
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.07
1571 W 207th St, Unit #C1571 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$2.68

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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 $2,450.

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 $3,150.

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 6 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 $1,022 which is $2,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Torrance.

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