Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Torrance, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Torrance, CA rent fell 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,933/month. Renters today are paying $277 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Torrance runs roughly 1.5× the national median of $1,940/month, placing it among pricier Southern California markets for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Torrance rent for about $1,693/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,192/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,851/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,398/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $6,200/month across unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Country Hills saw rents fall 52.7% year over year to $3,195/month across 22 rentals, a much larger decline than the citywide 5.0% drop, making this a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Torrance
$2,933/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Torrance is $2,933 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $993 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Torrance
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 5% 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 $2,649, whereas a house costs $4,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Torrance run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,807.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,693 |  2% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,192 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,851 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,397 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $6,200 | 11% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Delthome | $2,575 | |
Hillside | $2,795 | |
Northwest Torrance | $2,737 | |
Olde Torrance | $2,933 | |
Park Plaza | $3,462 | |
Riviera | $6,375 | |
Southeast Torrance | $2,797 | |
Southwood | $2,830 | |
Southwood Riviera | $2,700 | |
Walteria | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,649 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,997 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,744 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,693
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,192
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,851
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,397
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
1%
Delthome
Average rent
$2,575
Northwest Torrance
Average rent
$2,737
Olde Torrance
Average rent
$2,933
Riviera
Average rent
$6,375
Southwood Riviera
Average rent
$2,700
Hillside
Average rent
$2,795
Walteria
Average rent
$2,800
Southeast Torrance
Average rent
$2,797
Park Plaza
Average rent
$3,462
Southwood
Average rent
$2,830
Apartments
Average rent
$2,649
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,744
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
132%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Torrance, CA is 35% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$4,500
32%$2,700
$3,395
11%$2,150
5%$2,395
1%$1,850
7%$2,203
2%$1,995
1%$2,530
19%$3,695
11%$3,497
4%$3,112
19%Discover rentals in Torrance, CA
5d+ ago
1646 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Studio
1 bath
$963
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3858 W 226th St, Torrance, CA 90505
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Torrance
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
2d ago
2355 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riviera house for rent in Torrance
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,500
House for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Riviera house for rent in Torrance
4 beds
4 baths
$11,500
House for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
Madrona house for rent in Torrance
1020 Fonthill Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
20h ago
Riviera house for rent in Torrance
4 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Verified
343 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90277
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,495–$4,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3858 W 226th St, Torrance, CA 90505
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
$3,480
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,610
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
20440 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3858 W 226th St, Torrance, CA 90505
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,830
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
20440 Anza Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
343 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90277
2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,495–$4,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3858 W 226th St, Torrance, CA 90505
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
$3,480
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,933 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Torrance?
Average rent prices in Torrance have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $993 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Torrance?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Torrance are Delthome ($2,575/mo), Southwood Riviera ($2,700/mo), and Northwest Torrance ($2,737/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Torrance?
To comfortably afford rent in Torrance, you'd need to earn approximately $117,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Torrance?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Torrance average around $2,210/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,010/month.
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).