Torrance

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Torrance, CA

Area Guide

Torrance delivers LA flair in a small-town atmosphere

Beach Great Schools Coastal Suburb Commute

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. The city serves as home to Honda's North American headquarters and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Local schools operate within the Torrance Unified School District, and residents enjoy community traditions like the annual Armed Forces Day Parade, which holds the distinction of being the nation's longest-running city-sponsored military parade.

Explore the City

A beautiful day at Torrance Beach

Torrance High School is one of California's oldest schools, established in 1917

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Torrance, CA is $1,631 for a studio, $2,006 for one bedroom, $2,623 for two bedrooms, and $3,136 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Torrance has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,006/month
647 Sq Ft
House
$5,569/month
1,648 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,769/month
999 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,068/month
1,645 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Arlington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

532 Students

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

Walteria Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

626 Students

Riviera Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

624 Students

Anza Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

591 Students

Edward J. Richardson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

Madrona Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

668 Students

Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

638 Students

Casimir Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

Calle Mayor Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

614 Students

South High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,841 Students

West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,840 Students

Torrance High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,999 Students

North High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,791 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
  • South Coast Botanic Garden
  • George F. Canyon Preserve & Nature Center
  • Banning Residence Museum
  • Abalone Cove Shoreline Park

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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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 November 2025.