Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,300 (212 Rentals)

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Vida Elegante
$2,350 - $2,700
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$2,350 - $2,700

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Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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SaltAire
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$2,776 - $3,896
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 27

SaltAire

20530 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Castellana 5
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castellana 5

3656 Garnet StTorrance, CA 90503
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Eli Kai Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eli Kai Apartments

3845 W 226th StTorrance, CA 90505
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Diplomat South Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Diplomat South Apartments

3920 Redondo Beach BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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21109 Reynolds Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21109 Reynolds Dr

21109 Reynolds DrTorrance, CA 90503
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Kings Villa Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Villa Apartment

4208 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90505
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STP Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

STP Properties

4304 W 180th StTorrance, CA 90504
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4208 Redondo Beach Blvd
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4208 Redondo Beach Blvd

4208 Redondo Beach BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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Sea Spray
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Spray

21008 Victor StTorrance, CA 90503
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Torrance 44
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Torrance 44

4312 W 180th StTorrance, CA 90504
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Crestwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

21110 Wood AveTorrance, CA 90503
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The Crest
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Crest

20903-20907 Amie AveTorrance, CA 90503
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El Dorado Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Arms

4200 Artesia BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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20425 Anza Ave
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20425 Anza Ave

20425 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Palm Terrace East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace East

3720 Emerald StTorrance, CA 90503
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5326 Lorna St
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5326 Lorna St

5326 Lorna StTorrance, CA 90503
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South Bay Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Bay Manor

20821 Amie AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Castellana 3
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Castellana 3

3710 Garnet StTorrance, CA 90503
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Tropicana
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana

21006 Reynolds DrTorrance, CA 90503
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20705 Osage Ave
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20705 Osage Ave

20705 Osage AveTorrance, CA 90503
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20936 Amie Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

20936 Amie Ave.

20936 Amie AveTorrance, CA 90503

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Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pacific South Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pacific South Bay area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms) priced from $1,725. Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,760. Here are the most affordable Pacific South Bay apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,760
Laurel Terrace1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
The Palms1+11BR,1BA$1,893
21009 Amie Ave, Torrance, CADownstairs 1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$2,050
EMERALD1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Seville Townhouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific South Bay, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific South Bay area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2105 Speyer Ln Model at 2105 Speyer Ln, Unit B in the in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Pacific South Bay apartment is the 2105 Speyer Ln Model at 2105 Speyer Ln, Unit A starting at $3,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pacific South Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2105 Speyer Ln, Unit B2105 Speyer Ln3BR,2BA$2.37
2105 Speyer Ln, Unit A2105 Speyer Ln2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Oceanaire Townhomes2+1.52BR,1.5BA$2.38
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
CameoSpacious and Renovated 2+1 in Prime Torrance Lo...2BR,1BA$2.13
ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts)2bd, 2ba2BR,2BA$2.42
Chateau Garnet2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.72
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
20710 Anza Ave.2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50

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Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including Torrance. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pacific South Bay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pacific South Bay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pacific South Bay is under $2,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pacific South Bay?

The cheapest apartment in Pacific South Bay is Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior which is listed at $1,760, while the average apartment in Pacific South Bay costs $3,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pacific South Bay?

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 Pacific South Bay 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 Pacific South Bay?

Cheap apartments in Pacific South Bay have an average cost of $104 which is $3,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pacific South Bay.

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