Cheap Homes for Rent in South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (73 Rentals)

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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 Townhomes 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 TownhomesMaya Townhomes4BR,2BA$1,211
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,319
12318 Birch Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
REGAL MANORBeautiful Studio Available NOW !!! $500 OFF YO...Studio,1BA$1,450
4061 W. 138th St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
El CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bay area is the $1.71 price per square foot Maya Town Homes Model at Maya Townhomes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,969. The second greatest value South Bay apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Vida Elegante starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the North Torrance 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.
Maya TownhomesMaya Town Homes3BR,1.5BA$1.71
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
LB0985 (Rubs) (Imp.)2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.02
1307 S Long Beach Blvd, Unit 1/21307 S Long Beach Blvd2BR,1BA$1.82
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Narbonne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
11877 Grevillea Avenue,1x11BR,1BA$2.13
29 W Bort St, Unit 529 W Bort StStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in South Bay?

There are currently 4851 Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $10,000. There are also 250 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bay ranging from $1,050 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Bay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Bay ranges from $1,050 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,930.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Bay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Bay range from $1,750 to $9,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,211.

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