
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seaside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,100 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Seaside area of Torrance.


Emerald Villas

Newton Towers

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Milano Apartments

The Palms

20308 Madison St.

Buena Vida Apartment Homes

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23121 Romano Pl, Unit Furnished Upper Studio

ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)

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Seville Townhouse

Olive Tree Apartments

20927 Amie Ave

Kona Kai Apartments

Ocean Villas Apartments

Willow Tree

4814 Torrance Blvd, Unit 1

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Vida Elegante

Pacific Apartment Homes at Emerald

23104 Samuel St
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Castellana 5

Eli Kai Apartments

Milano North & South Apartments

23105 Madison Avenue Apartments

(durbin Ii)

21109 Reynolds Dr

Kings Villa Apartment

Makau Apartments

Sea Spray

Emerald Green Apartments
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Via Del Amo Apartments

23910 Ladeene Ave

The Crest

20425 Anza Ave

Palm Terrace East

5326 Lorna St

Amie Apartments

South Bay Manor

Castellana 3
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Tropicana

20936 Amie Ave.

3720 Emerald St

20705 Osage Ave

Mavis Isle Apartments

Ocean West Apartments

Commodore Apartments

Del Amo Apartments

Las Casitas

Castellana 2
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Seaside, Torrance, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seaside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Studio Apartments | $2,508 | $1,682 | $3,800 |
| Seaside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $1,895 | $6,300 |
| Seaside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,971 | $2,395 | $9,500 |
| Seaside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,253 | $3,195 | $9,500 |
| Seaside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,710 | $4,710 | $4,710 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Seaside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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Cheapest Available Seaside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seaside area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Kona Kai West priced from $1,682. Emerald Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Seaside apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Kai West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,682 |
| Emerald Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Newton Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Milano Apartments | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,888 |
| The Madrid | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Buena Vida Apartment Homes | Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 3720 Emerald St | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 20936 Amie Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms) | Deluxe 1bd, 1 ba *** $500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN!! | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seaside, CA
As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seaside area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Westport Apartments in the in the West Torrance neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Seaside 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 Seaside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| La Linda Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Emerald Victoria Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Anza Victoria Apartments | Two Bedrom x Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Summerwood Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts) | 2bd, 2ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Vida Elegante | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Grecian Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Commodore Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Casa Del Amo | Plan B 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seaside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Seaside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seaside is under $2,045.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seaside?
The cheapest apartment in Seaside is Buena Vida Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Seaside costs $7,030.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seaside?
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 6 regular apartments in Seaside 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 Seaside?
Cheap apartments in Seaside have an average cost of $119 which is $6,911 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seaside.
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