Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Torrance, CA from $1,100 (216 Rentals)

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Milano Apartments
$1,886 - $3,376
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Milano Apartments

20900 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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Vida Elegante
$2,200 - $2,750
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$2,200 - $2,750
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vida Elegante

20455 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 4507 Spencer St

$2,700

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4507 Spencer St

TorranceCA90503
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SaltAire
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$2,806 - $4,896
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SaltAire

20530 Anza AveTorrance, CA 90503
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property at 5500 Torrance Blvd

$3,100 - $4,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5500 Torrance Blvd

TorranceCA90503

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Southwood, Torrance, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Palms priced from $1,595. Kona Kai West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,682. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Kona Kai WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,682
Emerald VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Seville TownhouseEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,895
Olive Tree Apartments1 bedroom - Plan B1BR,1BA$1,999
ANZA 2 (Auldin Arms)Deluxe 1bd, 1 ba *** $500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN!!1BR,1BA$2,045
Commodore Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, CA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $2.35 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Commodore Apartments in the in the South Torrance neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at The Madrid starting at $3,150 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Malaga Cove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Commodore Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.35
The Madrid2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.33
San Marcos ApartmentsTwo Bedroom + Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
639 4th St, Unit 2639 4th St2BR,1BA$2.46
Tuscany Villas2x22BR,2BA$2.56
Emerald Victoria Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.24
Chateau Garnet Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.45
Casa Del AmoPlan C 2 bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.60
Vida Elegante1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Woodcrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for South Los Angeles. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwood is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?

The cheapest apartment in Southwood is Olive Tree Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $4,896.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwood?

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 6 regular apartments in Southwood 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 Southwood?

Cheap apartments in Southwood have an average cost of $108 which is $4,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.

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