Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Sunray Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $800 (166 Rentals)

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$1,775 - $1,795

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1308 W 225th St

TorranceCA90501

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Milano Apartments
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$1,906 - $3,275
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$1,906 - $3,275

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Milano Apartments

20900 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Vida Elegante
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$2,200 - $2,750
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$2,200 - $2,750

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$2,200 - $2,750
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Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Cheapest Available Southwood Sunray Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood Sunray 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 $1,595. Here are the most affordable Southwood Sunray 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$1,595
Gateway CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,682
Kona Kai ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,692
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Emerald VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
1326 W Carson St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Arlington Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood Sunray, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood Sunray 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 Sunray apartment is the 1545 W 207th St Model at 1545 W 207th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,150 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the East Torrance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood Sunray apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.57
1545 W 207th St, Unit 11545 W 207th St3BR,2BA$2.25
La Linda Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.67
Tuscany Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.53
Emerald Victoria Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
Via Del Amo Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.35
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
2174 W 237th St2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.50
South Frampton Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.68

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Southwood Sunray, Torrance, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Sunray Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwood Sunray?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwood Sunray is at The Dorms of Torrance listed at $1,006.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Sunray Apartment is $1,795 at 1326 W Carson St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwood Sunray is starting from $2,100 at 1326 W Carson St.

What is the most affordable Southwood Sunray Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwood Sunray Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Via Del Amo Apartments and starts from $2,395.

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