Average Rent in Torrance, CA
9 apartment buildings, 24 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,854/mo
Cheapest
$1,560/mo
Properties
9
Units
24
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Torrance, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Torrance, CA Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
R.E.M.S, Inc.
2461 W 208th St #100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Milano Apartments
20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Alta South Bay
22433 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
Evolve South Bay Apartment Homes
285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745, USA
Portofino Townhomes
1625 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA
Coastline Equity Property Management
1411 W 190th St #225, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
Golden West Tower
3510 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R.E.M.S, Inc. 2461 W 208th St #100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | $1,560 | $2,980 | $1.92 | 4.6 (211) | 2 |
| 2 | Milano Apartments 20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | $2,007 | $2,125 | $4.02 | 4 (165) | 8 |
| 3 | Alta South Bay 22433 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, USA | $2,809 | $3,167 | $3.70 | 4.5 (183) | 6 |
| 4 | Evolve South Bay Apartment Homes 285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745, USA | $2,880 | $3,050 | $3.20 | 4.1 (205) | 4 |
| 5 | Portofino Townhomes 1625 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA | $3,375 | $3,586 | $2.72 | 4.3 (123) | 4 |
| 6 | Coastline Equity Property Management 1411 W 190th St #225, Gardena, CA 90248, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (111) | 0 |
| 7 | Golden West Tower 3510 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 (38) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
R.E.M.S, Inc.
4.6 (211)2461 W 208th St #100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
Milano Apartments
4 (165)20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Alta South Bay
4.5 (183)22433 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
Evolve South Bay Apartment Homes
4.1 (205)285 E Del Amo Blvd, Carson, CA 90745, USA
Portofino Townhomes
4.3 (123)1625 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA
Coastline Equity Property Management
4.6 (111)1411 W 190th St #225, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
Torrance, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Torrance, CA is $2,854 per month, based on 24 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,560 at R.E.M.S, Inc. to $3,375 at Portofino Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,320/mo | $1,560/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $2,823/mo | $2,196/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $3,366/mo | $2,926/mo | 6 |
| 3 Bed | $3,830/mo | $3,830/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Torrance, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Torrance, CA averages $2,823/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,366/mo. At the local median household income of $113,105, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Torrance, CA at $2,214/mo. The current tracked market average runs 29% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Torrance, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Torrance, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$114,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,854/mo.
Comfortable income
$137,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,560/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Torrance, CA is $113,105 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Torrance, CA
Overall prices in Torrance, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Torrance, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,854 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,198/mo |
Population
143,499
Median household income
$113,105
Census median rent
$2,214/mo
Rent as % of income
30.3%
Median age
43.1
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Torrance, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Torrance, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +1% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +12% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -20% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -11% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -4% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +17% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Torrance, CA?
The average rent in Torrance, CA is $2,854 per month, based on 24 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Torrance, CA?
The lowest available rent in Torrance, CA starts at $1,560 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Torrance, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Torrance, CA average $2,823/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,196/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Torrance, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Torrance, CA average $3,366/mo. Units start from $2,926/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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