Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seaside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,100 (156 Rentals)

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Milano Apartments
$2,218 - $10,399
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Milano Apartments

20900 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 25230 Loytan St

$2,250 - $2,895

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25230 Loytan St

TorranceCA90505

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Vida Elegante
$2,600 - $2,700
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$2,600 - $2,700

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Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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2960 W 235th St, Unit 1
$2,650
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2960 W 235th St, Unit 1

2960 W 235th StTorrance, CA 90505
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property at 4507 Spencer St

$2,700

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4507 Spencer St

TorranceCA90503
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23104 Samuel St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23104 Samuel St

23104 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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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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23125 Madison StTorrance, CA 90505
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21109 Reynolds Dr
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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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Makau Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Makau Apartments

23122 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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Seaside, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Seaside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seaside area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 21009 Amie Ave, Torrance, CA priced from $1,410. Kona Kai West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,693. Here are the most affordable Seaside apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21009 Amie Ave, Torrance, CA1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,410
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,693
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Riviera ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Buena Vida Apartment HomesSmall1BR,1BA$1,875
The Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,893
20627 Amie Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,945
The PalmsPalms Garden Apartments the Gem of the South Ba...1BR,1BA$2,045
Seville Townhouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seaside, CA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seaside area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2818 W 235th St Model at 2818 W 235th St, Unit 3 in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Seaside apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Vida Elegante starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the West Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seaside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2818 W 235th St, Unit 32818 W 235th St3BR,1.5BA$2.63
Vida Elegante2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Camino De Oro2 bedroom Plan C2BR,2BA$2.36
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC2+2 -2162BR,1.5BA$2.54
ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts)2bd, 2ba2BR,2BA$2.42
Copa LadeeneTwo bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.72
Via Del Amo Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.35
305 Emerald St, Unit 305305 Emerald St1BR,1BA$2.05
Commodore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seaside, Torrance, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seaside?

The cheapest apartment in Seaside is 21009 Amie Ave, Torrance, CA which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in Seaside costs $8,800.

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 3 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 $123 which is $8,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seaside.

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