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Highlights

  • Spacious apartments
  • Fitness center
  • Playground
  • Open floor plans
  • Picnic tables
  • Spacious rooms

Location

1500 Hickory Ave, Torrance, CA 90503, USA|Madrona
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Management

Woodglen Apts., LTD.

Leasing office

(424) 306-1610

Property Overview

Summerwood Park offers spacious apartments and rooms with open floor plans, along with appealing amenities like a fitness center, playground, and picnic tables. It also earns strong marks for value, location, and overall rating, with convenient nearby services and plenty of photos that help give renters a clear sense of the property.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Summerwood Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Summerwood Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2+2 Upstairs2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$2,895 /mo1 unit availableSummerwood Park offers resort-style living, close to great schools, shopping, and 7 minutes from the beach. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom has over-sized balcony in garden style bldg., spacious rooms, wood-inspired floors, and ample closet spaces.
2+2 Downstairs2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$2,895 /mo1 unit availableSummerwood Park offers resort-style living, close to great schools, shopping, and 7 minutes from the beach. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom has over-sized patio in garden style bldg., spacious rooms, wood-inspired floors, and ample closet spaces.

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Amenities for Summerwood Park

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCarpet
Hardwood FloorLarge Private Balcony
Spacious Floor Plans

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Stove/Oven
MicrowaveRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKFitness Center
Intercom EntryOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Lush LandscapingOutdoor Space
PlaygroundSparkling Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool

Other

Large Private Patio
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Summerwood Park

HomeApartments in TorranceMadrona Summerwood Park

Welcome to Summerwood Park Apartments! We offer 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments in a quiet community, centrally located in Torrance. Close to great schools and shopping. 7 minutes from the beach. 2 & 3 bedrooms are spacious, open floor plans with oversized private patio/balcony. Come make this beautiful community your new home! Please call us for an apartment tour today! ASK US FOR A MOVE-IN SPECIAL! SHORT-TERM LEASE AVAILABLE. UNIT AMENITIES: *Gorgeous Modern Flooring, *Brand New Stainless Appliances, and *New Quartz Countertops *In Select Units COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Pool, Fitness Center, Playground, BBQs, and Picnic Tables COMMUNITY POLICY: Summerwood Park Apts is a Non-Smoking Property and does not accept dogs Pet Policy: $25/month per pet


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Summerwood Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Summerwood Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Summerwood Park
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Summerwood Park stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Summerwood Park stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Summerwood Park is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Summerwood Park does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Summerwood Park is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 17 pet supply stores near the property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Summerwood Park compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 140 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Madrona

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Summerwood Park to be 2% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Madrona.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Madrona
Torrance
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Torrance
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$3,030
September 2024$2,992
October 2024$3,092
November 2024$3,178
December 2024$2,917
January 2025$2,886
February 2025$2,864
March 2025$2,966
April 2025$2,948
May 2025$2,868
June 2025$2,877
July 2025$2,805
August 2025$2,898
September 2025$2,919
October 2025$2,869
November 2025$2,953
December 2025$3,100
January 2026$3,123
February 2026$3,125
March 2026$3,236
April 2026$3,262
May 2026$3,168
June 2026$2,926
July 2026$2,897
August 2026$2,861
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Madrona
MonthMedian Rent
December 2025$3,043
January 2026$2,950

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1500 Hickory Ave?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$115,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $115,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $2,895.
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Schools near Summerwood Park

Fern Elementary School

1314 fern ave

torrance, CA, 90503

K-5Public
A

Alta Vista Child Development Center

815 knob hill ave

redondo beach, CA, 90277

PKPublic

Hermosa Vista School

417 25th st

hermosa beach, CA, 90254

2-4Public

Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy

38 crest rd w

rolling hills, CA, 90274

K-12Public

Suy:u Elementary School

5403 w 138th st

hawthorne, CA, 90250

3-5Public
A
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Neighborhood

Madrona | Torrance, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Torrance near 1500 Hickory Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1500 Hickory Ave, Torrance

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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