
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $935 (98 Rentals)


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21921 Halldale Ave, Unit 21919 # 2

PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)

Americana and Il Pompeii

23104 Samuel St

Castellana 5

Shibui Apartments

21109 Reynolds Dr

Diplomat South Apartments

Royal Palms Apartments
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT-TORRANCE

Premier Apartments

13637 Cordary Ave

916-918 Watson Ave

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1107 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 5

Rosecrans

Villa Gardens

DOTY (Ocean Breeze)

451 W 4th St
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501 W 8th St

803 Magnolia Ave

12233 Manor Dr.

REGAL MANOR

PRAIRIE

13444-13460 Prairie Ave.

1315 Magnolia Ave

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Island Breeze Apartments

Trinidad Apartments

BAYVIEW
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HAWTHORNE WAY

1356 Lomita Blvd

Marquis Apartments

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Carson Palms Apartments

Gardena Capri Apartments

RAMONA

2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.

129th St

12318 Birch Ave.

13605 S. Vermont Avenue
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Pacific West Apartments

Furnished on Flint

12636 S Figueroa St

2065 255th St

Nassau Arms

Luna Park Apartments

Courtyard Hawthorne

24647 Pennsylvania Ave

The Valencia Apartments

Villa Bella Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
South Bay Studio Apartments | $2,025 | $935 | $3,229 |
| South Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $832 | $6,300 |
| South Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $1,600 | $9,500 |
| South Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,784 | $1,869 | $9,500 |
| South Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,532 | $1,317 | $6,000 |
| South Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bay?
The cheapest apartment in South Bay is Furnished on Flint which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in South Bay costs $5,000.
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 37 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 $387 which is $4,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
