
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $800 (80 Rentals)
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Copa Ladeene

Willow Tree

Camino De Oro

25230 Loytan St

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Arlington II Apartments

23910 Ladeene Ave

23611 Arlington Ave

The Palms

23906 Ocean Ave

2830 W. 235TH ST.
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23520 Arlington Ave

2174 W 237th St

23870 Los Codona Ave

23330 Arlington

Casa de Flores Apartments

1661 259th St

Interlude

22 Cayuse Ln, Unit Suite C

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2313 247th St

35 Silver Saddle Ln, Unit B

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25937 Viana Ave, Unit 14

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26316 Fairview Ave

26128 Belle Porte Ave

1340 255th St W

25925 Narbonne Ave, Unit Lomita horizon

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1608 260th St, Unit #4

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24617 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 24617

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25930 Narbonne Ave, Unit 135

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25122 Ebony Ln

1656 254th St

2222 248th St

2065 255th St

24647 Pennsylvania Ave

1644 257th St

25905 Walnut St

25917 Narbonne Ave

254th Street
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Hillside, Torrance, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Studio Apartments | $2,508 | $1,718 | $3,275 |
| Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,795 | $4,138 |
| Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $1,890 | $4,939 |
| Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,857 | $3,200 | $5,079 |
| Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,466 | $4,969 | $5,529 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hillside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillside area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at NARBONNE 2 (Miramar) priced from $1,595. Lomita Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NARBONNE 2 (Miramar) | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Lomita Terrace | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Interlude | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1547 W 261st St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Buena Vida Apartment Homes | Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Park Mesa Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,890 |
| Villa Capri | Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Willow Tree | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.48 price per square foot 2124 W 238th St Model at 2124 W 238th St in the in the Central Area neighborhood starting from $7,950. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the TownHouse Model at 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC starting at $4,395 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the South Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2124 W 238th St | 2124 W 238th St | 5BR,5BA | $2.48 |
| 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC | TownHouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.70 |
| Camino De Oro | 2 bedroom Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 23330 Arlington | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Casa De Oro Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Copa Ladeene | Two bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| El Mirasol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Park Mesa Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1547 W 261st St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
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Best Local Schools in Hillside, Torrance, CA
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Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillside is at NARBONNE 2 (Miramar) listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillside Apartment is $1,649 at Lomita Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillside is starting from $1,890 at Park Mesa Apartments.
What is the most affordable Hillside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seacrest Homes Apartments and starts from $4,200.
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