Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $600 (174 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 1 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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1520 W Carson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1520 W Carson St

1520 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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Eli Kai Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eli Kai Apartments

3845 W 226th StTorrance, CA 90505
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1517-1521 W Carson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1517-1521 W Carson St

1517-1521 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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1664 W 218th St
1 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 Apartments

21109 Reynolds Dr

21109 Reynolds DrTorrance, CA 90503
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The Roman Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Roman Apartments

22027 Vermont AveTorrance, CA 90502
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Kings Villa Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Villa Apartment

4208 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, CA 90505
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20414 Kenwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

20414 Kenwood Ave

20414 Kenwood AveTorrance, CA 90502
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1326 W Carson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1326 W Carson St

1326 W Carson StTorrance, CA 90501
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Quo Vadis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quo Vadis Apartments

23910 Ladeene AveTorrance, CA 90505
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Pacific West Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific West Apartments

13930 Chadron AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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HAWTHORNE TERRACE
3 Bedroom Apartments

HAWTHORNE TERRACE

12923-13007 Kornblum AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Las Palmas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

6955 Long Beach BlvdLong Beach, CA 90805
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10720 Long Beach Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10720 Long Beach Blvd

10720 Long Beach BlvdLynwood, CA 90262
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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 Furnished on Flint priced from $893. Maya Town Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,211. Here are the most affordable South Bay apartments for rent in Torrance, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$893
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
12318 Birch Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,425
13637 Cordary AveZEROStudio,1BA$1,431
REGAL MANORBeautiful Studio Available NOW !!! $500 OFF YO...Studio,1BA$1,450
4061 W. 138th St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Trinidad ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bay area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Large Model at 3222 W. 139th St. in the in the Hollypark neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value South Bay apartment is the 438 N Crystal Ct Model at 438 N Crystal Ct, Unit C starting at $3,000 with a $2.00 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.
3222 W. 139th St.3 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Large3BR,2.5BA$1.99
438 N Crystal Ct, Unit C438 N Crystal Ct2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Vida Elegante2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.08
2608 Vanderbilt Ln, Unit #12608 Vanderbilt Ln2BR,1BA$1.92
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Village Pointe ApartmentsOne bedroom - one bathroom1BR,1BA$1.98
11877 Grevillea Avenue,1x11BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Bay, Torrance, CA

Ranked #39

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 $1,495.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Bay is 3940 W. 112th St. which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in South Bay costs $3,600.

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 40 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 $476 which is $3,124 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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.