Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Torrance, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Torrance rent stands today
Torrance, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,875/month. Month-to-month rent is also essentially unchanged compared to last year.
Vs. national rents
Torrance rent runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of Southern California metros for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Torrance rent for about $1,719/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,194/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,826/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,000/month. These figures represent the range renters can expect by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Seaside rents fell 54.6% year over year to $3,175/month across 15 rentals, and Country Hills dropped 50.0% to $2,850/month with 22 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Torrance
$2,875/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Torrance is $2,875 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $975 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Torrance
111
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Torrance rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Torrance, CA
Average rent prices in Torrance have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Torrance, CA
Rent prices in Torrance vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Torrance is $2,475, whereas a house costs $4,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Torrance run $2,194 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,793.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,719 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,194 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,826 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Delthome | $2,462 | |
Madrona | $2,800 | |
Northwest Torrance | $2,450 | |
Olde Torrance | $2,795 | |
Riviera | $3,800 | |
Seaside | $3,175 | |
Southeast Torrance | $2,995 | |
Southwood Riviera | $3,195 | |
Torrance Heights | $4,047 | |
Walteria | $3,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,719
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,194
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,826
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Northwest Torrance
Average rent
$2,450
Delthome
Average rent
$2,462
Riviera
Average rent
$3,800
Olde Torrance
Average rent
$2,795
Southwood Riviera
Average rent
$3,195
Southeast Torrance
Average rent
$2,995
Walteria
Average rent
$3,695
Madrona
Average rent
$2,800
Torrance Heights
Average rent
$4,047
Seaside
Average rent
$3,175
Apartments
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Torrance, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Torrance, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Torrance and Beverly Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Torrance
51%higher than the national median
130%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Torrance, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,375
29%$2,800
$3,495
5%$2,238
3%$2,262
10%$1,850
7%$2,282
3%$1,995
6%$2,495
14%$3,695
$3,595
12%$2,995
7%Discover rentals in Torrance, CA
1d ago
1646 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Studio
1 bath
$963
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Torrance apartment for rent in Torrance
2 beds
1 bath
$2,105
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Torrance
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
718 Amapola Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riviera house for rent in Torrance
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Madrona house for rent in Torrance
1020 Fonthill Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Riviera condo for rent in Torrance
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,250
Condo for rent
Available Nov 14
17h ago
Riviera townhouse for rent in Torrance
3 beds
4 baths
$7,000
$6,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 2
1d ago
Walteria apartment for rent in Torrance
24630 Park St, Torrance, CA 90505
2 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Olde Torrance house for rent in Torrance
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
343 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90277
2 beds
2 baths
$3,495–$3,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
$4,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 6
4d ago
Verified
20440 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3858 W 226th St, Torrance, CA 90505
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4208 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
20440 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
23930 Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,795–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Torrance
3 beds
2 baths
$6,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
$4,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 6
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Frequently asked questions for Torrance, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Torrance rental market.
How much is rent in Torrance?
The average rent in Torrance is $2,875 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Torrance?
Average rent prices in Torrance have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Torrance rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Torrance is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Torrance?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Torrance are Northwest Torrance ($2,450/mo), Delthome ($2,462/mo), and Olde Torrance ($2,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Torrance?
To comfortably afford rent in Torrance, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Torrance?
November and December offer the best rental deals in Torrance, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. March and April are the most competitive months with higher demand, so avoiding peak season can save you money.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).