Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Terraza Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (159 Rentals)

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$1,980

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1512 W 223rd St

TorranceCA90501

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property at 25230 Loytan St

$2,395 - $2,895

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25230 Loytan St

TorranceCA90505

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2960 W 235th St, Unit 1
$2,600
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 8

2960 W 235th St, Unit 1

2960 W 235th StTorrance, CA 90505
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$2,600 - $2,700
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20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 649 Border Ave

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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649 Border Ave

TorranceCA90501

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La Terraza, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Terraza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Terraza area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $1,006. 1601-1611 W Lomita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable La Terraza apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,006
1601-1611 W LomitaStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Royal Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Lomita Terrace1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,649
Gateway CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,693
Kensington ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,718
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Terraza, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Terraza 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 La Terraza apartment is the 2818 W 235th St Model at 2818 W 235th St, Unit 3 starting at $3,950 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the South Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Terraza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2124 W 238th St2124 W 238th St5BR,5BA$2.48
2818 W 235th St, Unit 32818 W 235th St3BR,1.5BA$2.63
Torrance Villa Pacifica3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.14
Camino De Oro2 bedroom Plan C2BR,2BA$2.40
Vida Elegante2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
Summerwood Park Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs2BR,2BA$2.63
ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts)2bd, 2ba2BR,2BA$2.42
23330 Arlington2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
Via Del Amo Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.35

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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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La Terraza, Torrance, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including La Terraza, Torrance, and the greater Los Angeles area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Terraza Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La Terraza?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La Terraza is at The Dorms of Torrance listed at $1,006.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La Terraza Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La Terraza Apartment is $1,649 at Lomita Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La Terraza Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La Terraza is starting from $2,250 at 1326 W Carson St.

What is the most affordable La Terraza Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La Terraza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Via Del Amo Apartments and starts from $2,395.

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