Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $800 (67 Rentals)

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23910 Ladeene Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23910 Ladeene Ave

23910 Ladeene AveTorrance, CA 90505
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23611 Arlington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

23611 Arlington Ave

23611 Arlington AveTorrance, CA 90501
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Glenwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

23820 Arlington AveTorrance, CA 90501
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23906 Ocean Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

23906 Ocean Ave

23906 Ocean AveTorrance, CA 90505
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El Mirasol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Mirasol

23905 Los Codona AveTorrance, CA 90505
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property at 25502 Cypress St

$1,500

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25502 Cypress St

LomitaCA90717

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2065 255th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2065 255th St

2065 255th StLomita, CA 90717
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1644 257th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1644 257th St

1644 257th StHarbor City, CA 90710
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254th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

254th Street

1343 254th StHarbor City, CA 90710
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25905 Walnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25905 Walnut St

25905 Walnut StLomita, CA 90717
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25917 Narbonne Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25917 Narbonne Ave

25917 Narbonne AveLomita, CA 90717
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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1601-1611 W Lomita
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601-1611 W Lomita

1601-1611 Lomita BlvdHarbor City, CA 90710
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NARBONNE 2 (Miramar)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NARBONNE 2 (Miramar)

25843 Narbonne AveLomita, CA 90717
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2265 W 241st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2265 W 241st St

2265 W 241st StLomita, CA 90717
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1530 260th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1530 260th St

1530 260th StHarbor City, CA 90710
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1625 257th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 257th St

1625 257th StHarbor City, CA 90710
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1540 260th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1540 260th St

1540 260th StHarbor City, CA 90710
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1547 W 261st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1547 W 261st St

1547 261st StHarbor City, CA 90710

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Hillside, Torrance, CA Local Guide

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 1601-1611 W Lomita priced from $1,595. 1625 257th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1601-1611 W LomitaStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1625 257th St1/11BR,1BA$1,750
Interlude1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,800
25350 Oak St1x11BR,1BA$1,850
1547 W 261st St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
1622 260th St1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Buena Vida Apartment HomesSmall1BR,1BA$1,875
Park Mesa Apartments12BR,1BA$1,890
25846 Oak Street, LomitaLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2 bedroom Plan D Model at Camino De Oro in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the Two bedrooms Model at Copa Ladeene starting at $2,779 with a $2.72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camino De Oro2 bedroom Plan D2BR,2BA$2.67
Copa LadeeneTwo bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.72
2174 W 237th St2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.50
Kensington Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.74
1522 Lomita Blvd.2 Bed 1 1/2 Bath Small2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Hillside Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.70
Park Mesa Apartments12BR,1BA$2.70
1622 260th St1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.69
1547 W 261st St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.73
South Frampton Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Hillside, Torrance, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillside is under $1,975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?

The cheapest apartment in Hillside is 1625 257th St which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $5,529.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillside?

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 Hillside 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 Hillside?

Cheap apartments in Hillside have an average cost of $172 which is $5,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.

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