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1520 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501

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CATO

1520 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 928-9719
CATO in Torrance, CA - Building Photo
  • 1 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,995 Pricing
  • 595 Square Feet

About CATO

CATO is located in the Harbor Neighborhood and 90501 Zip code of Torrance, CA. This community is professionally managed by Real Estate Connection

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

CATO offers 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,995 and having 595 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 1 Bedroom

      Deluxe 1 Bedroom R ***$500 MOVE IN SPECIAL***

      $1,995

      1 Bed, 1 Bath, 595 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,995Available NowDeluxe 1 Bedroom R ***$500 MOVE IN SPECIAL***595 sq ft$995

      Model Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Range

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $1,995

      Deposit

      • $995 deposit
    Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    • 70 Units
    • 2 Stories
    • Built in 1966

    Fees and Policies

    The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Basics

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50.00
    Due at Move-In
    Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00

    Other Fees and Policies

    Parking Fees

    Covered
    Parking FeeiMax of 1. Charged per vehicle.$0.00/mo
    Comments:

    Max of 1.

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Cats
      Restrictions:

      Pet Deposit is equal to rent, depending on Unit rent .

      Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

      Features and Amenities

      Community Features

      • Walk Up

      Outdoor Features

      • Courtyard
      • Gated
      • Patio

      Recreation and Fitness

      • Pool

      Interior Features

      • Windows

      Kitchen Amenities

      • Dishwasher
      • Granite Countertops
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      1520 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501

      Hours and Contact Info

      Call Us - Open Now!
      Currently Closed
      By Appointment
      Monday8:00 am–6:00 pm
      Tuesday8:00 am–6:00 pm
      Wednesday8:00 am–6:00 pm
      Thursday8:00 am–6:00 pm
      Friday8:00 am–6:00 pm
      SaturdayBy Appointment
      SundayBy Appointment

      Frequently Asked Questions about CATO

      Where is CATO located?

      CATO is located at 1520 W Carson St near the Harbor area of Torrance, CA

      What is the current rent range at CATO?

      1 Bedrooms at CATO is $1,995. Call today for more info!

      When is the leasing office open?

      • The office Hours for CATO are
      • Monday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
      • Tuesday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
      • Wednesday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
      • Thursday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
      • Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
      • Saturday By Appointment
      • Sunday By Appointment

      Are pets allowed?

      Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

      Lifestyle Ratings

      • Affordability Nice Value3.0

        The CATO Apartments are 7.9% cheaper than the average apartment in the Harbor area, and 17.1% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

        Rent Comparison to the Harbor Neighborhood

        FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
        1 Bedroom$1,995$2,166-$171-7.9%

        Rent Comparison to the city of Torrance

        FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
        1 Bedroom$1,995$2,406-$411-17.1%

        Methodology: On 04/17/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 188 other apartment communities in the immediate area around CATO (Harbor), and 1396 other apartment communities in Torrance using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

        Rent Pricing Data as of 04/17/2026

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      Points of Interest

      Time and distance from CATO.

      Arts Museums and Landmarks

      Randy's Donuts

      805 West Manchester Boulevard
      21 minute drive / 9.95 miles away

      Big Box and Retail

      Autozone

      1433 W Carson St
      1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

      Lowe's

      22255 S Western Ave
      2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

      Walgreens

      22930 S Western Ave
      2 minute drive / 0.99 miles away

      Colleges and Universities

      Harbor College

      1111 Figueroa Place
      7 minute drive / 3.35 miles away

      California State University, Dominguez Hills

      1000 E Victoria St
      7 minute drive / 3.48 miles away

      El Camino College - Torrance Campus

      16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
      8 minute drive / 4.11 miles away

      Groceries

      Ralphs

      1770 W Carson St
      1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

      Whole Foods

      2645-2667 Pacific Coast Hwy
      6 minute drive / 3.15 miles away

      Trader Joe's

      19720 Hawthorne Blvd
      7 minute drive / 3.42 miles away

      Hospitals

      Harbor - Ucla Medical Center

      1000 W Carson St
      1 minute drive / 0.33 miles away

      Torrance Memorial Medical Center

      3330 Lomita Blvd
      5 minute drive / 2.78 miles away

      Del Amo Behavioral Health System

      23700 Camino Del Sol
      6 minute drive / 2.87 miles away

      Military Bases

      Naval Reservation

      8 minute drive / 3.91 miles away

      Los Angeles Air Force Base

      15 minute drive / 7.34 miles away

      Fort MacArthur

      16 minute drive / 7.83 miles away

      Restaurants and Dining

      555 East American Steakhouse

      555 East Ocean Blvd.
      16 minute drive / 7.89 miles away

      Shopping Centers

      Carson Normandie Plaza

      1141-1247 W Carson St
      1 minute drive / 0.23 miles away

      The Plaza

      1528 W Carson St
      1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away

      Royal Plaza

      1001 W Carson St
      1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away

      CATO has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.

      Transit Stations

      Del Amo Station-Blue Line

      20281 S Santa Fe Ave
      11 minute drive / 5.26 miles away

      Artesia Station-Blue Line

      262 S Auto Dr
      11 minute drive / 5.47 miles away

      Wardlow Station-Blue Line

      W Wardlow Rd
      12 minute drive / 6.0 miles away

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      BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
      Torrance Studio Apartments $1,964$1,006$3,513
      Torrance 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,406$1,565$4,250
      Torrance 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,282$1,587$6,900
      Torrance 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,246$1,827$5,509
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