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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Controlled access
  • On-site laundry facility
  • On-site manager
  • Wood and tile flooring
  • Nearby shopping

Location

21220 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501, USA|Harbor Gateway South
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Management

Mabry Management Company Co, Inc.

Leasing office

(562) 233-6872

Property Overview

The South Bay Apartments presents a highly favorable living option, earning an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5 out of 10, showcasing its strong amenities and prime location. With a competitive price rating of 10 and an amenities rating of 9, it balances affordability and quality effectively. The property features controlled access, an on-site laundry facility, and proximity to shopping, while maintaining a solid trustworthiness rating of 7, ensuring transparency and an elevated standard of living for residents.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” 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, The South Bay Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The South Bay Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom1 bed1 bath551 sqft$1,825 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home in Torrance, CA! This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The apartment features beautiful wood and tile flooring, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The on-site manager ensures a smooth living experience, promptly addressing any concerns or maintenance needs. The location is a shopper's paradise, with fine shopping destinations just a stone's throw away. Food enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to fine dining options, making it easy to enjoy a night out. Experience the best of Torrance living in this well-appointed apartment.

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Amenities for The South Bay Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorTile Floors

Appliances

Gas RangeRange

Services

On-Site Management
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

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

Units21
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About The South Bay Apartments

HomeApartments in Los AngelesHarbor Gateway South The South Bay Apartments

Welcome to 21220 S Western Ave in Torrance, CA! This apartment offers convenient living with included trash and water services, a laundry facility on-site, and controlled access for added security. Located in a prime location, residents can enjoy easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call this apartment home! Contact us today to schedule a tour.


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, The South Bay Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The South Bay Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The South Bay Apartments
Price·10A 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.
The South Bay Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
The South Bay Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including on-site management. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The South Bay Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The South Bay Apartments 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 The South Bay Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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 South Bay Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 The South Bay Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Harbor Gateway South

1-bedroom apartments at The South Bay Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Harbor Gateway South.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Harbor Gateway South
Los Angeles
A table of studio rental data trends in Los Angeles
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,835
October 2023$1,817
November 2023$1,796
December 2023$1,777
January 2024$1,785
February 2024$1,695
March 2024$1,712
April 2024$1,718
May 2024$1,750
June 2024$1,778
July 2024$1,816
August 2024$1,848
September 2024$1,848
October 2024$1,801
November 2024$1,814
December 2024$1,845
January 2025$1,848
February 2025$1,815
March 2025$1,810
April 2025$1,756
May 2025$1,745
June 2025$1,750
July 2025$1,750
August 2025$1,736
September 2025$1,700
A table of studio rental data trends in Harbor Gateway South
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,495

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 21220 S Western Ave?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

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

$73,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $73,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,825.
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Schools near The South Bay Apartments

Halldale Elementary School

21514 halldale ave

torrance, CA, 90501

K-5Public
B+

Marlton

4000 santo tomas dr

los angeles, CA, 90008

K-12Public

Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center

1925 budlong ave

los angeles, CA, 90007

K-10Public

City of Angels

221 s eman ave

los angeles, CA, 90063

K-12Public
B
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Getting around Torrance near 21220 S Western Ave

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 21220 S Western Ave, Torrance

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

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

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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