Average Rent in Torrance, CA
5 apartment buildings, 17 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$2,996/mo
median $2,752
market average
Cheapest
$2,210/mo
Milano Apartments
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
17
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Torrance, CA.
Average rent trend, last month
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Torrance, CA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Milano Apartments
20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Alta South Bay
22433 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
Golden West Tower
3510 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Ocean West Apartments
22620-22636, Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
R.E.M.S, Inc.
2461 W 208th St #100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milano Apartments 20900 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | $2,210 | $2,741 | $4.04 | 4 (165) | 12 |
| 2 | Alta South Bay 22433 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502, USA | $3,375 | $3,607 | $3.65 | 4.5 (183) | 5 |
| 3 | Golden West Tower 3510 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 (38) | 0 |
| 4 | Ocean West Apartments 22620-22636, Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.9 (14) | 0 |
| 5 | R.E.M.S, Inc. 2461 W 208th St #100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.6 (211) | 0 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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
Golden West Tower
4.8 (38)3510 Maricopa St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA
Ocean West Apartments
4.9 (14)22620-22636, Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505, USA
R.E.M.S, Inc.
4.6 (211)2461 W 208th St #100, Torrance, CA 90501, USA
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Torrance, CA neighborhoods
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Torrance, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Torrance, CA is $2,996 per month, based on 17 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,210 at Milano Apartments to $4,009 at Alta South Bay.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,245/mo | $2,210/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $2,963/mo | $2,677/mo | 6 |
| 2 Bed | $3,635/mo | $3,375/mo | 5 |
| 3 Bed | $3,752/mo | $3,752/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,963/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,635/mo. At the local median household income of $113,105, that works out to 32% 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 runs 35% 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
$120,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,996/mo.
Comfortable income
$144,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,210/mo), you need to earn at least $88,000/year.
Median household income in Torrance, CA is $113,105 , about 21% 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) | $2,996 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,340/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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,940 | -2% | +2.2% | 49 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,841 | -5% | -1.6% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,330 | +11% | -2.5% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,534 | -15% | -0.4% | 26 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,639 | +21% | +1.2% | 22 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,371 | -21% | -3.6% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Torrance, CA?
The average rent in Torrance, CA is $2,996 per month, based on 17 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Torrance, CA?
The median asking rent in Torrance, CA is $2,752 per month, computed from 17 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,996/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 $2,210 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Torrance, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Torrance, CA average $2,963/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,677/mo across 6 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Torrance, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Torrance, CA average $3,635/mo. Units start from $3,375/mo across 5 units currently listed.
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