Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $600 (192 Rentals)

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23104 Samuel St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23104 Samuel St

23104 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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Shibui Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shibui Apartments

2270 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90501
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1514 W 205th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1514 W 205th St

1514 W 205th StTorrance, CA 90501
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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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1664 W 218th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1664 W 218th St

1664 W 218th StTorrance, CA 90501
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23125 Madison 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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Royal Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms Apartments

1341 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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Kings Villa Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Villa Apartment

4208 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90505
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20414 Kenwood Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

20414 Kenwood Ave

20414 Kenwood AveTorrance, CA 90502

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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College Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

College Manor

16924 Crenshaw BlvdTorrance, CA 90504

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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South Bay, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bay area of Torrance, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $963. 11143 S. Inglewood Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable South Bay apartments for rent in Torrance, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$963
11143 S. Inglewood Ave.0/1Studio,1BA$1,195
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,299
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,317
13637 Cordary Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,380
Premier ApartmentsStudio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!***Studio,1BA$1,395
4325 W 147th StHStudio,1BA$1,399
McDonald0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio,1BA$1,415
RosecransStudioStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bay area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at Chateau Garnet in the in the West Torrance neighborhood starting from $2,793. The second greatest value South Bay apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios & Lofts starting at $2,095 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Garnet2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Daisy Studios & Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.88
Marine Terrace3+13BR,1BA$2.08
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.97
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.98
Village Pointe ApartmentsTwo bedroom Two bath2BR,2BA$1.94
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)STUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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

This website is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Bay, Torrance, and the greater Torrance area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Bay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Bay is under $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Bay is Heritage Pointe Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,442, while the average apartment in South Bay costs $2,570.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 17 regular apartments in 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 South Bay?

Cheap apartments in South Bay have an average cost of $370 which is $2,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.