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property at 15401 Faysmith Ave

$875

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$875

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15401 Faysmith Ave

GardenaCA90249
property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,499

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$1,499

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260
property at 25502 Cypress St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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25502 Cypress St

LomitaCA90717

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property at 22 Cayuse Ln

$1,950

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$1,950

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22 Cayuse Ln, Unit Suite C

22 Cayuse Ln
Rancho Palos VerdesCA90275
property at 1115 252nd St

$1,999

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1115 252nd St
Los AngelesCA90710
property at 18726 Van Ness Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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18726 Van Ness Ave

TorranceCA90504
property at 2311 W 156th St

$2,150

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$2,150

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2311 W 156th St

GardenaCA90249

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property at 2742 Cabrillo Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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2742 Cabrillo Ave, Unit 302

2742 Cabrillo Ave
TorranceCA90501

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property at 532 N Francisca Ave

$2,400

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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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532 N Francisca Ave, Unit B

532 N Francisca Ave
Redondo BeachCA90277

Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Torrance, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

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$4,825$832626

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. Premier Apartments in the McCarthy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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
Premier ApartmentsJr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA...Studio,1BA$1,095
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,379
14501 Cerise Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,432
PRAIRIEDELUXE STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,495
Cerise (Fountain Villa)StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE1+11BR,1BA$1,565
14905 Lemoli Ave.1+11BR,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Torrance, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Torrance area is the $2.22 price per square foot 21104 Ladeene Ave Model at 21104 Ladeene Ave, Unit #A in the in the West Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Torrance apartment is the 16126 S Ainsworth St Model at 16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Front A starting at $3,650 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Harbor Gateway 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.
21104 Ladeene Ave, Unit #A21104 Ladeene Ave3BR,2BA$2.22
16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Front A16126 S Ainsworth St3BR,2.5BA$2.35
1545 W 207th St, Unit 11545 W 207th St3BR,2BA$2.25
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
Torrance Villa Pacifica3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.14
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Torrance Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.33
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 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 2875 Apartments for Rent in Torrance, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,006 to $17,500. There are also 231 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Torrance ranging from $875 to $28,000.

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 $875 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,324.

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 $5,079, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $26,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,020.

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