Cheap Homes for Rent in South Bay Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (63 Rentals)

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property at 218 W Carson St

$1,350

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218 W Carson St

CarsonCA90745
property at 1302 W 127th St

$1,350

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1302 W 127th St

Los AngelesCA90044

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property at 1733 W 150th St

$1,550

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 24

1733 W 150th St

GardenaCA90247

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property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,595

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260
property at 1238 E 123rd St

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 23

1238 E 123rd St

Los AngelesCA90059

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property at 22105 1/2 Dolores St

$1,800

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22105 1/2 Dolores St

CarsonCA90745
property at 4020 E Alondra Blvd

$1,875

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4020 E Alondra Blvd

ComptonCA90221

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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 The Dorms of Torrance priced from $1,006. 11143 S. Inglewood Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable South Bay apartments for rent in Torrance, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,006
11143 S. Inglewood Ave.0/1Studio,1BA$1,195
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
Carson Senior VillageSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,350
13637 Cordary Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,380
Convenient Inglewood Living Near SoFi & 105 Freeway!Jr. StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)JR StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bay area is the $0.45 price per square foot 2005 Pullman Ln Model at 2005 Pullman Ln, Unit Front House in the in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value South Bay apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios starting at $2,095 with a $1.23 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.
2005 Pullman Ln, Unit Front House2005 Pullman Ln4BR,3BA$0.45
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
1946 W 145th St1946 W 145th St2BR,1BA$2.08
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
11877 Grevillea Avenue,1x11BR,1BA$2.13

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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South Bay, Torrance, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in South Bay?

There are currently 4927 Apartments for Rent in South Bay, CA with pricing that ranges from $832 to $7,500. There are also 325 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Bay ranging from $1,050 to $19,000.

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 $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,881.

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 $1,827 to $7,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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