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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
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,725-$2,395Pricing
  • 335–695Square Feet

About CATO

ATO Apartments is a modern apartment community in the Torrance area of Greater Los Angeles! Imagine coming home to a retreat that combines comfort with the convenience of city living. Take in the immaculate landscaping as you stroll through the spacious courtyard and enjoy the light reflecting off the sparkling pool. Secured gated carport parking is one of the benefits you will enjoy while living at CATO Apartments. Our renovated studio, one and two bedroom apartment homes are beautifully sleek and sophisticated. Each is equipped with new appliances, granite countertops, recessed light fixtures, contemporary cabinetry, and designer tile or wood laminate floors. You will enjoy the abundance of natural light that many of these charming apartment homes generously offer. Select units include dishwashers, private patios, and eat-in counter bars. Centrally located near I-405 and I-110 and within walking distance of bus lines #3 and #6 on Carson Street, CATO Apartments is close to several major employers including Nissan, Honda, Torrance Memorial Hospital, Harbor UCLA Medical Center within walking distance, Allied Signal and Honeywell. CATO is also within a close radius to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as to the Port of Los Angeles. Nearby amenities include the Del Amo Fashion Center and Wilson Park, home of the Torrance Farmers Market, as well as an abundance of restaurants within walking distance. Dive in and embrace California culture to the fullest here at CATO Apartments. Your new home awaits! Learn more about the amenities available.

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

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

CATO offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,725 and having 335–695 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • Studio

    STUDIO

    $1,725

    Studio, 1 Bath, 335 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,725Available Now230335$795

    Unit 230 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Range

    Unit 230 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,725
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $795 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,725
  • 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
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2X1 R

    $2,395

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 695 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    $2,395Available Now244695$1,495

    Unit 244 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Range

    Unique Features

    • two laundry rooms
    • water sewer

    Unit 244 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,395
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,495 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,395
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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$0

Other Fees

Parking Fees

Covered

Parking FeeiMax of 1. Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.$0/mo
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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

    Unique Amenities

    • water sewer

    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?

    Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at CATO currently range from $1,725 to $2,395

    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 Value3.2

      The CATO Apartments are 8.6% cheaper than the average apartment in the Harbor area, and 24.6% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Harbor Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,725$1,821-$96-5.3%
      1 Bedroom$1,995$2,102-$107-5.1%
      2 Bedroom$2,395$2,830-$435-15.4%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Torrance

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,725$2,075-$350-16.9%
      1 Bedroom$1,995$2,863-$868-30.3%
      2 Bedroom$2,395$3,262-$867-26.6%

      Methodology: On 03/03/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 603 other apartment communities in the immediate area around CATO (Harbor), and 4064 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 03/03/2026

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    Nearby Schools

    Halldale Elementary

    Los Angeles Unified
    21514 Halldale Avenue
    Public School - Grades K-5 (425 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
    9/10

    Alexander Fleming Middle

    Los Angeles Unified
    25425 Walnut Street
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (1110 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away
    7/10

    Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High

    Los Angeles Unified
    24300 W.ern Ave.
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1549 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
    6/10
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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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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Torrance Studio Apartments $2,075$935$3,800
    Torrance 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,863$1,565$10,000+
    Torrance 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,262$1,587$6,900
    Torrance 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,243$1,827$5,590
    Torrance 4 Bedroom Apartments $6,373$2,020$10,000+

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