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Rental Market Trends in Torrance, CA

What is the average rent in Torrance, CA?

$2,052/month

Average Rent

648 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Torrance, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Torrance, CA is $2,052 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Torrance one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Torrance average $1,636 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Torrance average $2,052 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Torrance average $2,641 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Torrance average $3,217 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,636/month
366 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,052/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,641/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,217/month
1,137 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,375/month
488 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,089/month
909 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,489/month
1,594 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,663/month
2,322 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,893/month
581 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,811/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,473/month
1,338 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,370/month
2,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,668/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,507/month
1,768 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Torrance, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $32 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Torrance, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Torrance, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
12% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Torrance?

Based on current rent prices, Harbor, Olde Torrance Neighborhood and Southwood Riviera are the most affordable neighborhoods in Torrance.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Harbor
$1,999/month
591 Sq Ft
Olde Torrance Neighborhood
$2,181/month
619 Sq Ft
Southwood Riviera
$2,314/month
714 Sq Ft
South Bay
$2,420/month
668 Sq Ft
Hillside
$2,669/month
858 Sq Ft
Walteria
$3,086/month
717 Sq Ft
Southeast Torrance
$3,258/month
684 Sq Ft
Marble Estates
$3,969/month
763 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Torrance?

Based on current rent prices, Marble Estates, Southeast Torrance and Walteria are the most expensive neighborhoods in Torrance.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marble Estates
$3,969/month
763 Sq Ft
Southeast Torrance
$3,258/month
684 Sq Ft
Walteria
$3,086/month
717 Sq Ft
Hillside
$2,669/month
858 Sq Ft
South Bay
$2,420/month
668 Sq Ft
Southwood Riviera
$2,314/month
714 Sq Ft
Olde Torrance Neighborhood
$2,181/month
619 Sq Ft
Harbor
$1,999/month
591 Sq Ft

Which Torrance neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Torrance with the most apartments available are South Bay, Walteria and Southeast Torrance .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Bay
$2,420/month
668 Sq Ft
Walteria
$3,086/month
717 Sq Ft
Southeast Torrance
$3,258/month
684 Sq Ft
Marble Estates
$3,969/month
763 Sq Ft
Olde Torrance Neighborhood
$2,181/month
619 Sq Ft
Harbor
$1,999/month
591 Sq Ft
Hillside
$2,669/month
858 Sq Ft
Southwood Riviera
$2,314/month
714 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Torrance, CA?

Because the average rent in Torrance is $2,052, you’ll want to make about $6,840 per month or $82,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Harbor

Torrance, CA

Marble Estates

Torrance, CA

Studio
$1,572/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,682/month
$2,627/month
Two Bedroom
$2,523/month
$2,674/month
Three Bedroom
$2,547/month
$3,507/month
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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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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