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property at 25519 Belle Porte Ave

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25519 Belle Porte Ave

Harbor CityCA90710

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property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,595

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260

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property at 1211 Tennyson St

$2,100

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1211 Tennyson St

Manhattan BeachCA90266
property at 2710 183rd St

$2,250

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2710 183rd St

Redondo BeachCA90278

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Torrance, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Torrance, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Torrance Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Bay$3,496$832677

Cheapest Available Torrance Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Torrance, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance in the West Carson neighborhood priced from $1,006. PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle) in the North Torrance neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Torrance apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,006
PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)JR StudioStudio,1BA$1,325
13637 Cordary Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,380
Premier ApartmentsStudio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!***Studio,1BA$1,395
RosecransStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL...Studio,1BA$1,425
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
RAMONAstudioStudio,1BA$1,495
14501 Cerise Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Torrance, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Torrance area is the $0.45 price per square foot 2005 Pullman Ln Model at 2005 Pullman Ln, Unit Front House in the in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Torrance apartment is the Unit Nº 21 Model at Villa Antigua starting at $3,750 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Silver Spur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Torrance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2005 Pullman Ln, Unit Front House2005 Pullman Ln4BR,3BA$0.45
Villa AntiguaUnit Nº 212BR,2.5BA$2.21
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
1946 W 145th St1946 W 145th St2BR,1BA$2.08
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Casa Grande2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.28
750 Redondo Beach BlvdOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Torrance

What type of rentals are currently available in Torrance?

There are currently 2874 Apartments for Rent in Torrance, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,006 to $17,500. There are also 280 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Torrance ranging from $1,100 to $26,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Torrance?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Torrance ranges from $1,100 to $26,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,078.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Torrance?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Torrance range from $1,827 to $5,355, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $26,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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