Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bayport Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,000 (148 Rentals)

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property at 1512 W 223rd St

$1,980

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1512 W 223rd St

TorranceCA90501

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Milano Apartments
$2,218 - $10,399
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Milano Apartments

20900 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Vida Elegante
$2,600 - $2,700
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$2,600 - $2,700

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Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 4507 Spencer St

$2,700

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$2,700

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4507 Spencer St

TorranceCA90503
property at 649 Border Ave

$2,700

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$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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649 Border Ave

TorranceCA90501

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South Bayport, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Bayport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bayport area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $1,006. 1601-1611 W Lomita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable South Bayport apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,006
1601-1611 W LomitaStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Royal Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Gateway CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,693
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
1326 W Carson St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Buena Vida Apartment HomesSmall1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bayport, CA

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Bayport area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1545 W 207th St Model at 1545 W 207th St, Unit 1 in the in the East Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value South Bayport apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Commodore Apartments starting at $3,600 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the South Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bayport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1545 W 207th St, Unit 11545 W 207th St3BR,2BA$2.25
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.57
Torrance Villa Pacifica3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.14
Vida Elegante2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Camino De Oro2 bedroom Plan C2BR,2BA$2.36
Anza Victoria ApartmentsTwo Bedrom x Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.45
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC2+2 -2162BR,1.5BA$2.54
23330 Arlington2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.57
ANZA 1 (Wellington Apts)2bd, 2ba2BR,2BA$2.42
Via Del Amo Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.35

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Bayport, Torrance, CA

Ranked #21

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bayport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Bayport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Bayport is under $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Bayport is 1326 W Carson St which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in South Bayport costs $6,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bayport?

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 9 regular apartments in South Bayport 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 Bayport?

Cheap apartments in South Bayport have an average cost of $168 which is $6,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bayport.

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