Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Riviera Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,100 (40 Rentals)

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property at 5518 Riviera Way

$4,900

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$4,900
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$4,900

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5518 Riviera Way

TorranceCA90505
property at 22555 Kent Ave

$5,500

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$5,500
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

22555 Kent Ave

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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Kings Villa Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Villa Apartment

4208 Sepulveda BlvdTorrance, 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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23906 Ocean Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

23906 Ocean Ave

23906 Ocean AveTorrance, CA 90505
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El Mirasol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Mirasol

23905 Los Codona 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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St. James Courtyard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Courtyard

5906 S Pacific Coast HwyRedondo Beach, CA 90277
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GRACIA
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

GRACIA

391 Paseo De GraciaRedondo Beach, CA 90277
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5822 S Pacific Coast Hwy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5822 S Pacific Coast Hwy

5822 S Pacific Coast HwyRedondo Beach, CA 90277
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Village Gate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Gate

515 Avenue GRedondo Beach, CA 90277

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Southwood Riviera, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwood Riviera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood Riviera area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Kona Kai West priced from $1,682. Kona Kai Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,692. Here are the most affordable Southwood Riviera apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,682
Kona Kai ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,692
Palms Garden Apartments - the Tropical Gem of the South Torrance1x11BR,1BA$2,045
Commodore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Ocean Villas Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,192
NEECE1 bed 1 bath Courtyard1BR,1BA$2,250
Casa De Oro Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,255
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC1+1 - 2021BR,1BA$2,290
Copa Triana ApartmentsPlan B - 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,350
Ocean West Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood Riviera, CA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood Riviera area is the $2.57 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Commodore Apartments in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Southwood Riviera apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at La Linda Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Malaga Cove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood Riviera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.57
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
Copa LadeeneTwo bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.72
Ocean West Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
23930 Copa Pacific Apts LLC1+1 - 2021BR,1BA$2.86
Willow Tree1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Camino De OroPlan B 1 bdrm1BR,1BA$2.97
Casa De Oro Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
Copa Triana ApartmentsPlan B - 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Palms Garden Apartments - the Tropical Gem of the South Torrance1x11BR,1BA$2.92

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Riviera Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Riviera Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Riviera Apartment is $2,045 at Palms Garden Apartments - the Tropical Gem of the South Torrance.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwood Riviera Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwood Riviera is starting from $2,552 at Kona Kai Apartments.

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