Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pacific South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,300 (163 Rentals)

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Milano Apartments
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$1,906 - $3,275
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Milano Apartments

20900 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Vida Elegante
$2,200 - $2,750
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Vida Elegante

20455 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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21109 Reynolds Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21109 Reynolds Dr

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

Kings Villa Apartment

4208 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90505
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4208 Redondo Beach Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4208 Redondo Beach Blvd

4208 Redondo Beach BlvdTorrance, CA 90504
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STP Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

STP Properties

4304 W 180th StTorrance, CA 90504
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Sea Spray
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Spray

21008 Victor StTorrance, CA 90503
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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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Palm Terrace East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace East

3720 Emerald StTorrance, CA 90503
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20425 Anza Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20425 Anza Ave

20425 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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5326 Lorna St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5326 Lorna St

5326 Lorna StTorrance, CA 90503
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20627 Amie Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20627 Amie Ave.

20627 Amie AveTorrance, 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

20705 Osage Ave

20705 Osage AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Mavis Isle Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mavis Isle Apartments

3623 Garnet StTorrance, 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 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior priced from $1,590. Kona Kai West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,682. Here are the most affordable Pacific South Bay apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Court Apartment Homes - 62+ Senior1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,682
Kona Kai ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,692
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Emerald VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Torrance 44Studio (Newly Remodeled)Studio,1BA$1,795
The Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,892
Milano ApartmentsA2Studio,1BA$1,940
Casa Galleria1X11BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pacific South Bay, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pacific South Bay area is the $2.46 price per square foot 639 4th St Model at 639 4th St, Unit 2 in the in the Pacific South Bay neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Pacific South Bay apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at La Linda Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Malaga Cove 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.
639 4th St, Unit 2639 4th St2BR,1BA$2.46
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
Tuscany Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.40
Emerald Victoria Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
Sea Breeze Townhome ApartmentsTownhome2BR,2BA$2.63
Casa Del AmoPlan C 2 bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.75
Via Del Amo Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.35
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
2518 Mathews Ave2 bd/ 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.43
Torrance 44Studio (Newly Remodeled)Studio ,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pacific South Bay, Torrance, CA

Ranked #23

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

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4.0
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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 $2,000.

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 $1,590, while the average apartment in Pacific South Bay costs $11,750.

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 10 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 $315 which is $11,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pacific South Bay.

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