# Average Rent in Torrance, CA > How much is rent in Torrance, CA? $3,106 median across 56 units in 7 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/ Latest included observation: November 7, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Torrance, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Torrance, CA is $3,090 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 56 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 7, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 7 apartment buildings, 56 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Torrance, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/apartments/) Avg Rent $3,090/mo median $3,106 [-30.5% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/trends/) Cheapest $1,995/mo Seville Townhouse Apartments Properties 7 tracked daily Units 56 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/trends/) [Explore Torrance, CA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=torrance-ca) [Torrance, CA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Torrance, CA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last month All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,728 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Torrance, CA over the last month. Started at $2,849, ended at $2,728. ### Average rent trend, last month | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Oct | 2,849 | | Oct | 2,815 | | Oct | 2,741 | | Oct | 2,678 | | Nov | 2,728 | [Full Torrance, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Torrance, CA Rent Prices All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 3.7 (65)](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/seville-townhouse-apartments-torrance-ca/): Seville Townhouse Apartments 20440 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $1,995/mo Avg $2,073 3 units [#2 4.9 (20)](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/bon-anza-apartments-torrance-ca/): Bon Anza Apartments Manager's, 20501 Anza Ave office #41, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,095/mo Avg $2,370 2 units [#3 4 (165)](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/milano-apartments-torrance-ca/): Milano Apartments 20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,145/mo Avg $2,983 21 units [#4 4.9 (14)](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/ocean-west-apartments-torrance-ca/): Ocean West Apartments 22620-22636, Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505, USA From $2,650/mo Avg $2,650 1 units [#5 4.6 (19)](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/americana-south-bay-torrance-ca/): Americana South Bay 20707 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,695/mo Avg $2,898 2 units [#6 5 (6)](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/emerald-west-apartments-torrance-ca/): Emerald West Apartments 3910 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,750/mo Avg $2,750 1 units [#7 3.9 (65)](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/saltaire-torrance-ca/): SaltAire 20530 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,940/mo as of Oct 12 Avg $3,537 11 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Seville Townhouse Apartments 20440 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/seville-townhouse-apartments-torrance-ca/) | $1,995 | $2,073 | $2.96/ft² | 3.7 (65) | 3 | | 2 | [Bon Anza Apartments Manager's, 20501 Anza Ave office #41, Torrance, CA 90503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/bon-anza-apartments-torrance-ca/) | $2,095 | $2,370 | $3.58/ft² | 4.9 (20) | 2 | | 3 | [Milano Apartments 20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/milano-apartments-torrance-ca/) | $2,145 | $2,983 | $3.72/ft² | 4 (165) | 21 | | 4 | [Ocean West Apartments 22620-22636, Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/ocean-west-apartments-torrance-ca/) | $2,650 | $2,650 | -- | 4.9 (14) | 1 | | 5 | [Americana South Bay 20707 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/americana-south-bay-torrance-ca/) | $2,695 | $2,898 | $3.46/ft² | 4.6 (19) | 2 | | 6 | [Emerald West Apartments 3910 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/emerald-west-apartments-torrance-ca/) | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2.75/ft² | 5 (6) | 1 | | 7 | [SaltAire 20530 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/saltaire-torrance-ca/) | $2,940 as of Oct 12 | $3,537 | $3.39/ft² | 3.9 (65) | 11 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/apartments/) [Seville Townhouse Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/seville-townhouse-apartments-torrance-ca/): ![Seville Townhouse Apartments apartments in Torrance, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21056?w=600) 3.7 (65) 20440 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $1,995/mo 3 units [Bon Anza Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/bon-anza-apartments-torrance-ca/): ![Bon Anza Apartments apartments in Torrance, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/places/ChIJmXytwsW0woARMk5gV8ny22Q/photos/Aa-ngMYYl1x650fgymIAqcicl3OZQfwEVn3mcTeheGzPKuu-Q5Y2bWVYVimWEtRlfB09Bv2iJBcnvKu-U5ojXOKJMFru81B1Nk8BR10_nET9iDnFONjZ1A-aDutyCbBmz4yLjTBMpduywGOcvcVHGEbez5hqbYRqbt9aj3aL1hx5V1G9GFLHcifUK3Ksp9i2v6U0EzWZW5tTEoI-7XxMzMCnZJgcUNxudNhRAB3vS3CtaDkss00lviJGlh7CdeTpVHgPaP5iBVfDE55Q6XKidCZLux9kmKM6_S7MiYNeWRBzsQDJb8Bk_KhK6VqEdGmLbgAbLJf-fZXOxak2JOyv0dfZE1Z9UUSL8wsLtaGCpfZauOiOhctUF3VMR1Vj8nZ4mLU0H_RwZ1xaKbETyfSanDsfcs6lXcf35iI?w=600) 4.9 (20) Manager's, 20501 Anza Ave office #41, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,095/mo 2 units [Milano Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/milano-apartments-torrance-ca/): ![Milano Apartments apartments in Torrance, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/5335?w=600) 4 (165) 20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,145/mo 21 units [Ocean West Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/ocean-west-apartments-torrance-ca/): ![Ocean West Apartments apartments in Torrance, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16909?w=600) 4.9 (14) 22620-22636, Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505, USA From $2,650/mo 1 units [Americana South Bay](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/americana-south-bay-torrance-ca/): ![Americana South Bay apartments in Torrance, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21058?w=600) 4.6 (19) 20707 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,695/mo 2 units [Emerald West Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/emerald-west-apartments-torrance-ca/): ![Emerald West Apartments apartments in Torrance, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21059?w=600) 5 (6) 3910 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA From $2,750/mo 1 units [Browse all Torrance, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/apartments/) By Area ## Torrance, CA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Torrance 90503 7](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Torrance%2090503)[Torrance 90505 2](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Torrance%2090505)[Old Torrance 1](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Old%20Torrance)[Torrance 90502 1](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Torrance%2090502) ## Torrance, CA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Torrance, CA is **$3,090 per month**, based on 56 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,995 at Seville Townhouse Apartments to $3,963 at Alta South Bay. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $2,290/mo | $2,145/mo | 3 | | 1 Bed | $2,813/mo | $1,995/mo | 29 | | 2 Bed | $3,525/mo | $2,645/mo | 24 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Torrance, CA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Torrance, CA averages **$2,813/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,525/mo**. At the local median household income of **$113,105**, that works out to **33% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market. 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](https://average-rent.com/city/torrance-ca/trends/) runs **40% 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 $124,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,090/mo. Comfortable income $148,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,995/mo), you need to earn at least **$80,000/year**. Median household income in Torrance, CA is **$113,105** , about 24% 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) | $3,090 | | Utilities | $744 | | Groceries | $578 | | Transportation | $1,773 | | Healthcare | $865 | | Other goods and services | $1,384 | | Estimated total | $8,434/mo | Population 143,499 Median household income $113,105 Census median rent $2,214/mo Census rent burden 30.3% Median age 43.1 Mean commute 27 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. 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 We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. 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. Compare ## Nearby cities in California How Torrance, CA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Torrance, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,102 | 0% | -4.2% | 50 | | [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,366 | +9% | -4.5% | 36 | | [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,879 | -7% | +2% | 34 | | [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,268 | -27% | -13.6% | 33 | | [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,727 | -12% | -5.3% | 32 | | [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,231 | +69% | +7.6% | 32 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Torrance, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Torrance, CA is $3,090 per month, as of November 7, 2026. This sample includes 56 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Torrance, CA? The median asking rent in Torrance, CA is $3,106 per month, computed from 56 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,090/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Torrance, CA? The lowest available rent in Torrance, CA starts at $1,995 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Torrance, CA? 1-bedroom apartments in Torrance, CA average $2,813/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,995/mo across 29 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Torrance, CA? 2-bedroom apartments in Torrance, CA average $3,525/mo. Units start from $2,645/mo across 24 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Torrance, CA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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