
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $963 (100 Rentals)


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20415 Anza Ave, Unit B

23104 Samuel St

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13637 Cordary Ave

324 W Opp St
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4325 W 147th St

1016 W 109th Pl

Rosecrans

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1029 Magnolia Ave

1121 Daisy Ave, Unit 15

Villa Gardens

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4055 W 129th St, Unit 6

14019 Cerise Ave

3636 W Imperial Hwy

4020 Rosecrans Ave, Unit A
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Furnished on Flint

12636 S Figueroa St

2065 255th St

Luna Park Apartments

Courtyard Hawthorne

24647 Pennsylvania Ave

The Valencia Apartments

13501 Inglewood Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
South Bay Studio Apartments | $2,174 | $963 | $3,449 |
| South Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $832 | $4,253 |
| South Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $1,500 | $5,670 |
| South Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,324 | $2,221 | $5,848 |
| South Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $1,317 | $5,695 |
| South Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $3,395 | $3,995 |
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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 $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bay?
The cheapest apartment in South Bay is The Dorms of Torrance which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in South Bay costs $2,595.
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 16 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 $320 which is $2,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bay.
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