
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seaside Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,100 (156 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Seaside area of Torrance.


The Palms

Kona Kai

Kona Kai West

ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)

Emerald Villas

Newton Towers

Buena Vida Apartment Homes

Seville Townhouse

21104 Donora Ave, Unit C
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Olive Tree Apartments

Chateau Garnet Apartments

Ocean Villas Apartments

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25246 Bigelow Rd, Unit Apartment 2

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Milano Apartments

25230 Loytan St

Casa De Oro Apartments

Garnet Victoria Apartments

Copa Ladeene
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4034 Emerald St

Copa Triana Apartments

Camino De Oro

Casa Del Amo

Via Del Amo Apartments

Willow Tree

5300 Lorna St.

3701 Emerald St, Unit 12

2890 W 235th St, Unit 9

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Vida Elegante
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2960 W 235th St, Unit 1

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21104 Ladeene Ave, Unit #B

21104 Ladeene Ave, Unit #B

4507 Spencer St

Anza Victoria Apartments

Pacific Apartment Homes on 226th Street

23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC

La Linda Apartments

23104 Samuel St
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Castellana 5

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Eli Kai Apartments

23105 Madison Avenue Apartments

(durbin Ii)

21109 Reynolds Dr

Kings Villa Apartment

Makau Apartments

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Emerald Green Apartments
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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 | $2,371 | $1,589 | $3,599 |
| Seaside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,410 | $6,900 |
| Seaside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $2,495 | $6,900 |
| Seaside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $2,395 | $4,200 |
| Seaside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,800 | $8,800 | $8,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 156 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21009 Amie Ave, Torrance, CA | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Kona Kai West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,693 |
| ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms) | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Riviera Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Buena Vida Apartment Homes | Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| The Palms | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,893 |
| 20627 Amie Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| The Palms | Palms Garden Apartments the Gem of the South Ba... | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Seville Townhouse | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2818 W 235th St, Unit 3 | 2818 W 235th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.63 |
| Vida Elegante | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Camino De Oro | 2 bedroom Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| La Linda Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC | 2+2 -216 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts) | 2bd, 2ba | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| Copa Ladeene | Two bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Via Del Amo Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| 305 Emerald St, Unit 305 | 305 Emerald St | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Commodore Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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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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