Union South Bay
615 E Carson St,
Carson, CA 90745
$2,325 - $2,895
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
South Bay Torrance, CA
A sprawling district in the southwest corner of the Los Angeles metro
Waterfront
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Coastal
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Suburban
South Bay is a sprawling region of the Los Angeles metropolitan area in the southwest corner of the county. Spread across the city of Torrance, South Bay sits just off the coast, where you’ll find beautiful beaches and waterfront cities like Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Long Beach. Abundant shopping opportunities are available in this sector of LA, including the South Bay Galleria, Del Amo Fashion Center, and Torrance Promenade. Residents of South Bay can easily commute into Santa Monica, Inglewood, or Downtown Los Angeles for work or leisure. Locals enjoy being so close to the coast, where they can enjoy the great outdoors by swimming, fishing, boating, and more.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Bay is $1,578 for a studio, $1,851 for one bedroom, $2,395 for two bedrooms, and $2,846 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Bay has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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401 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,578/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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595 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,851/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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829 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,395/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,026 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,846/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Bay - Torrance, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
South Bay - Torrance, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
South Bay - Torrance, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Bay - Torrance, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
- Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
- Banning Residence Museum
- George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center
- South Coast Botanic Garden
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.