Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madrona Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $900 (166 Rentals)

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2960 W 235th St, Unit 1
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2960 W 235th St, Unit 1

2960 W 235th StTorrance, CA 90505
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20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Madrona, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madrona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madrona area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $963. The Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,589. Here are the most affordable Madrona apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$963
The PalmsstudioStudio,1BA$1,589
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,760
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
1628 W 218th St1x11BR,1BA$1,975
Seville Townhouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madrona, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madrona 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 Madrona apartment is the TownHouse Model at 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC starting at $4,395 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the South Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madrona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2124 W 238th St2124 W 238th St5BR,5BA$2.48
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLCTownHouse2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Torrance Villa Pacifica3+23BR,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
23330 Arlington2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts)2bd, 2ba2BR,2BA$2.42
Mosaic at Western Apartments Homes2x22BR,2BA$2.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madrona Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Madrona?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madrona is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madrona?

The cheapest apartment in Madrona is Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior which is listed at $1,760, while the average apartment in Madrona costs $7,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madrona?

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 4 regular apartments in Madrona 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 Madrona?

Cheap apartments in Madrona have an average cost of $115 which is $7,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madrona.

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