
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $600 (175 Rentals)
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Vermonter Apartments

Harbor Court Apartments

The Roman Apartments
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ML Shepard Manor (55+ Community)

Maya Town Homes
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4050 W El Segundo Blvd

1045 Daisy Ave Apartments

916-918 Watson Ave

Casa Grande

Regency Apartments

13812 S Avalon Blvd

Trinidad Apartments

Marine Terrace
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Carson Palms Apartments

14019 Cerise Ave

Island Breeze Apartments

740 W. Laconia

721 N Flint Ave

1107 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 5
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South Bay, Torrance, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Bay Studio Apartments | $1,916 | $862 | $3,273 |
South Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $832 | $5,800 |
South Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $1,799 | $7,150 |
South Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,222 | $1,869 | $9,500 |
South Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $1,317 | $8,495 |
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There are currently 175 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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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 $862. Furnished on Flint has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable South Bay apartments for rent in Torrance, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Dorms of Torrance | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $862 |
Furnished on Flint | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $939 |
Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes-4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,211 |
1045 Daisy Ave Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
11143 S. Inglewood Ave. | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
916-918 Watson Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Vermonter Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA
As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bay area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Torrance Palms in the in the North Torrance neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value South Bay apartment is the 230 N Juanita Ave Model at 230 N Juanita Ave, Unit 3 starting at $3,090 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the South Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Torrance Palms | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
230 N Juanita Ave, Unit 3 | 230 N Juanita Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.06 |
22707 Figueroa St | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes -3 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
3301 W 139th St | 1 Bed 1 Beth | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
2135 Santa Fe Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Magnolia Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Village Pointe Apartments | One bedroom - one bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 $1,429.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bay?
The cheapest apartment in South Bay is Regency Apartments which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in South Bay costs $3,737.
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 46 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 $441 which is $3,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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