CATO

1520 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501

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  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    595 - 695 sq ft

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ATO Apartments is a modern apartment community in the Torrance area of Greater Los Angeles! Imagine coming home to a retreat that combines comfort with the convenience of city living. Take in the immaculate landscaping as you stroll through the spacious courtyard and enjoy the light reflecting off the sparkling pool. Secured gated carport parking is one of the benefits you will enjoy while living at CATO Apartments. Our renovated studio, one and two bedroom apartment homes are beautifully sleek and sophisticated. Each is equipped with new appliances, granite countertops, recessed light fixtures, contemporary cabinetry, and designer tile or wood laminate floors. You will enjoy the abundance of natural light that many of these charming apartment homes generously offer. Select units include dishwashers, private patios, and eat-in counter bars. Centrally located near I-405 and I-110 and within walking distance of bus lines #3 and #6 on Carson Street, CATO Apartments is close to several major employers including Nissan, Honda, Torrance Memorial Hospital, Harbor UCLA Medical Center within walking distance, Allied Signal and Honeywell. CATO is also within a close radius to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as to the Port of Los Angeles. Nearby amenities include the Del Amo Fashion Center and Wilson Park, home of the Torrance Farmers Market, as well as an abundance of restaurants within walking distance. Dive in and embrace California culture to the fullest here at CATO Apartments. Your new home awaits! Learn more about the amenities available.

Highlights

  • Pool
  • Gated
  • Patio

About CATO

ATO Apartments is a modern apartment community in the Torrance area of Greater Los Angeles! Imagine coming home to a retreat that combines comfort with the convenience of city living. Take in the immaculate landscaping as you stroll through the spacious courtyard and enjoy the light reflecting off the sparkling pool. Secured gated carport parking is one of the benefits you will enjoy while living at CATO Apartments. Our renovated studio, one and two bedroom apartment homes are beautifully sleek and sophisticated. Each is equipped with new appliances, granite countertops, recessed light fixtures, contemporary cabinetry, and designer tile or wood laminate floors. You will enjoy the abundance of natural light that many of these charming apartment homes generously offer. Select units include dishwashers, private patios, and eat-in counter bars. Centrally located near I-405 and I-110 and within walking distance of bus lines #3 and #6 on Carson Street, CATO Apartments is close to several major employers including Nissan, Honda, Torrance Memorial Hospital, Harbor UCLA Medical Center within walking distance, Allied Signal and Honeywell. CATO is also within a close radius to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as to the Port of Los Angeles. Nearby amenities include the Del Amo Fashion Center and Wilson Park, home of the Torrance Farmers Market, as well as an abundance of restaurants within walking distance. Dive in and embrace California culture to the fullest here at CATO Apartments. Your new home awaits! Learn more about the amenities available.

CATO is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90501 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Los Angeles Unified Rocp School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • water sewer

Community Amenities

  • Walk-Up
  • Pool
  • Gated
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

Granite Countertops

Patio

Range

  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Range
  • Patio
Location
1520 W Carson St, Torrance,
CA 90501
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City - Torrance

Located in Los Angeles County's South Bay region, Torrance combines coastal access with residential comfort. The city features 30 parks, including the Madrona Marsh Wildlife Preserve, one of the last remaining urban wetlands in Southern California. The Del Amo Fashion Center stands as one of America's largest shopping centers, while Torrance Beach extends 1.5 miles along the Pacific coast. Current rental trends show steady market conditions, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,990 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,592, reflecting year-over-year increases of 1.4% and 1.6% respectively.

Torrance celebrates its cultural heritage through various community events and gathering spaces. The city hosts numerous Japanese restaurants and markets, reflecting its significant Japanese-American heritage. Notable areas include the Hollywood Riviera district with its coastal views and Old Torrance, showcasing distinctive Irving Gill architecture.

Learn more about living in Torrance 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Harbor Torrance, CA
Studio $1,572 $1,625
1 Bedroom $1,680 $2,044
2 Bedrooms $2,521 $2,631
3 Bedrooms $2,547 $3,207
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 9 min 5.3 mi
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Drive: 16 min 9.1 mi
CATO is within 9 minutes or 5.3 miles from Harbor College. It is also near Cal State Dominguez Hills and El Camino College, Torrance.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
776 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
217 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
425 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
327 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,110 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
166 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
1,549 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
241 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Torrance include Del Amo Station, located 6.6 miles from CATO. CATO is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 9.1 miles or 16 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 13.0 miles or 20 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
Drive: 13 min 7.0 mi
Drive: 11 min 7.2 mi
Drive: 13 min 7.9 mi
Drive: 15 min 9.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 25 min 18.8 mi
Drive: 27 min 19.0 mi
Drive: 29 min 19.1 mi
Drive: 29 min 19.7 mi
Drive: 31 min 20.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Drive: 16 min 9.1 mi
Los Angeles International
Drive: 20 min 13.0 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from CATO.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
CATO has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Banning Residence Museum
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
South Coast Botanic Garden
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
Drive: 14 min 8.8 mi
CATO has 5 parks within 8.8 miles, including Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center, George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center, and Banning Residence Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
CATO has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Harbor - UCLA Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 13 min 9.1 mi
Drive: 17 min 9.8 mi
Drive: 20 min 12.1 mi
CATO has 3 military bases within 12.1 miles, the nearest is Los Angeles Air Force Base which is 9.1 miles away and a 13 minute drive.

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