Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Torrance Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,125 (42 Rentals)

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property at 22825 Nadine Cir
$2,900

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Base Rent$2,900

Total Monthly Price$2,900
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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22825 Nadine Cir, Unit B

22825 Nadine Cir
TorranceCA90505
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Gable House Apartments
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$3,108 - $5,383

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Gable House Apartments

22501 S Hawthorne BlvdTorrance, CA 90505
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property at 3430 W 227th St
$4,500

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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3430 W 227th St

TorranceCA90505
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23104 Samuel St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23104 Samuel St

23104 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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Eli Kai Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eli Kai Apartments

3845 W 226th StTorrance, CA 90505
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23125 Madison StTorrance, CA 90505
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Makau Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Makau Apartments

23122 Samuel StTorrance, CA 90505
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23910 Ladeene Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23910 Ladeene Ave

23910 Ladeene AveTorrance, CA 90505
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

3929 W 242nd StTorrance, CA 90505
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23906 Ocean Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

23906 Ocean Ave

23906 Ocean AveTorrance, CA 90505
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23870 Los Codona Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23870 Los Codona Ave

23870 Los Codona AveTorrance, CA 90505
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Madison
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison

23015 MadisonTorrance, CA 90505
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Ocean Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Villas

24065 Ocean AveTorrance, CA 90505
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2940 W 235th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2940 W 235th St

2940 W 235th StTorrance, CA 90505
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South Torrance, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Torrance Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Torrance area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Buena Vida Apartment Homes priced from $1,875. Commodore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable South Torrance apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Buena Vida Apartment HomesSmall1BR,1BA$1,875
Commodore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Camino De OroPlan B 1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2,380
Copa Triana ApartmentsPlan B - 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,391
El Mirasol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2,695
Ocean Villas2+12BR,1BA$2,710
Casa De Oro Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,835
Copa LadeeneTwo bedrooms2BR,2BA$2,850
Willow TreeTwo Bedroom 2 Baths Split2BR,2BA$2,999
Gable House ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$3,108

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Torrance, CA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Torrance area is the $2.64 price per square foot TownHouse Model at 23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value South Torrance apartment is the 2930 W 235th St Model at 2930 W 235th St, Unit #7 starting at $3,400 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the South Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Torrance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLCTownHouse2BR,1.5BA$2.64
2930 W 235th St, Unit #72930 W 235th St3BR,2.5BA$2.39
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.28
Copa LadeeneThree bedrooms3BR,2BA$2.90
Willow TreeTwo Bedroom 2 Baths Split2BR,2BA$2.86
Casa De Oro Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.78
El Mirasol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Ocean Villas2+12BR,1BA$2.95
Camino De OroPlan B 1 bdrm1BR,1BA$3.14
Copa Triana ApartmentsPlan B - 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Torrance Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Torrance?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Torrance is at Gable House Apartments listed at $3,108.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Torrance Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Torrance Apartment is $1,875 at Buena Vida Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Torrance Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Torrance is starting from $2,695 at El Mirasol.

What is the most affordable South Torrance Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Torrance Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Commodore Apartments and starts from $3,195.

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