Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Torrance Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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1450 W 220th St
$1,985
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$1,985

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$1,985
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1450 W 220th St

1450 W 220th StTorrance, CA 90501
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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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Craven Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Craven Apartments

1414 Cravens AveTorrance, 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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206th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

206th St

1547-1549 W 206th 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

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

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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property at 20526 S Western Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20526 S Western Ave

TorranceCA90501
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Orange Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Apartments

2758 Orange AveTorrance, CA 90501
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78 West Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

78 West Apartments

1978 W Carson StTorrance, 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. Harbor Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. 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
Harbor Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
2014 Torrance BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,745
Crown Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,950
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$1,975
Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,995
CATODeluxe 1 Bedroom R ***$500 MOVE IN SPECIAL***1BR,1BA$1,995
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Torrance, CA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Torrance area is the $2.64 price per square foot 1642 West 220th Street Model at 1642 West 220th Street in the in the West Carson neighborhood starting from $3,700. 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.
1642 West 220th Street1642 West 220th Street3BR,2BA$2.64
Del Amo Village3 BEDROOM 1 BATH3BR,1BA$2.75
1428 Plaza del Amo3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.31
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes2x12BR,1BA$2.87
Crown Ridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.19
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$3.29
CATODeluxe 1 Bedroom R ***$500 MOVE IN SPECIAL***1BR,1BA$3.35
Harbor Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.80
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Torrance, Torrance, CA

Ranked #35

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

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2.5
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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 $1,995.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Torrance is Crown Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in East Torrance costs $3,700.

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 $686 which is $3,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Torrance.

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