
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $800 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillside area of Torrance.


Kensington Apartments

Newton Towers

Buena Vida Apartment Homes

24431-24433 Hawthorne Blvd.

3332 Cricklewood St

Ocean Villas Apartments

Camino De Oro

Casa De Oro Apartments

Willow Tree
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Hillside Terrace Apartments

Copa Ladeene

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Arlington Square Apartments

Arlington II Apartments

23910 Ladeene Ave

23611 Arlington Ave

Glenwood Apartments

23906 Ocean Ave

The Palms

2830 W. 235TH ST.
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NEECE

El Mirasol

25925 Narbonne Ave

1532 W. 257th St.

Interlude

25109 Ebony Ln

1622 260th St

Narbonne

24319 Narbonne

2313 247th St
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12 Coach Rd, Unit Studio

3602 W Estates Ln, Unit 312

3602 W Estates Ln, Unit 112

1340 255th St W

Narbonne Gardens Apartments

25042 Oak St

24319 Narbonne Ave

2065 255th St

24647 Pennsylvania Ave

2219 CA-1
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1644 257th St

254th Street

25905 Walnut St

25917 Narbonne Ave

1601-1611 W Lomita

NARBONNE 2 (Miramar)

2265 W 241st St

1530 260th St

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Park Mesa Apartments
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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 | $2,130 | $1,718 | $3,211 |
| Hillside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,695 | $4,180 |
| Hillside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $2,250 | $5,091 |
| Hillside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,791 | $3,300 | $5,509 |
| Hillside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,517 | $5,429 | $5,539 |
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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 254th Street priced from $1,295. 1601-1611 W Lomita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Hillside apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254th Street | Cozy single | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1601-1611 W Lomita | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Interlude | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Newton Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| 1622 260th St | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Buena Vida Apartment Homes | Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 24431-24433 Hawthorne Blvd. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Narbonne | 1 bed + 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| 24319 Narbonne | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillside, CA
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillside area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2+2 -216 Model at 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Hillside apartment is the 2 Bed 1 1/2 Bath Model at 1522 Lomita Blvd. starting at $2,650 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Central Area 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC | 2+2 -216 | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 1522 Lomita Blvd. | 2 Bed 1 1/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.79 |
| 1608 260th St, Unit # 4 | 1608 260th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Hillside Terrace Apartments | Hillside Terrace Apartments - 317 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Kala Kai | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Casa De Oro Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 2313 247th St | 2313 247th St | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
| Narbonne | 1 bed + 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 1622 260th St | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| South Frampton Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillside, Torrance, CA
Ranked #13
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hillside, Torrance, CA
Dapplegray Elementary
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High
Alexander Fleming Middle
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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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillside?
The cheapest apartment in Hillside is Interlude which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Hillside costs $5,539.
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 5 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 $148 which is $5,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillside.
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