Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Torrance Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $900 (40 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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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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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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1534 W 207th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1534 W 207th St

1534 W 207th StTorrance, CA 90501
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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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CATO
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CATO

1520 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 $963. Del Amo Place Apartments Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. 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$963
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Del Amo Village2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2,450
1440 Plaza Del Almo, Torrance3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2,595
1549 W 224th St3/1.53BR,1BA$2,797

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Torrance, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Torrance area is the $2.75 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH Model at Del Amo Village in the in the West Carson neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value East Torrance apartment is the 2x1 Model at Del Amo Place Apartments Homes starting at $2,395 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the South Gardena 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.
Del Amo Village3 BEDROOM 1 BATH3BR,1BA$2.75
Del Amo Place Apartments Homes2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2453 Torrance Blvd, Unit D2453 Torrance Blvd2BR,1BA$2.94
1018 Cota Ave1018 Cota Ave2BR,1BA$3.19
Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.19
Harbor Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.20
1613 W 227th St1613 W 227th St1BR,1BA$3.70
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.21

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East Torrance, Torrance, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Torrance Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Torrance is Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in East Torrance costs $2,395.

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 1 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 $963 which is $1,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Torrance.

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