Torrance Multifamily Buyer
Sell Your Commercial Property In Torrance, CA
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Torrance? We purchase multifamily properties around Old Torrance, Walteria, and the rest of Los Angeles County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Neighborhoods & Nearby Towns: Old Torrance · Walteria · Del Amo · Redondo Beach — Los Angeles County, CA
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Torrance
Torrance, CA is a Los Angeles County city of 142,130 residents, where renters occupy 45.0% of homes and median gross rent runs $2,280 a month under ACS 2020-2024. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Torrance, CA should weigh that rent level, 16.7% above the county median, against a county transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000. Median household income is $116,217. This profile pulls Census, HUD and county figures so an owner can see what buyers will underwrite in Torrance.
El Camino College
El Camino College reports about 33,000 students each semester on a 126-acre campus near Torrance.Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles County Health Services lists Harbor-UCLA as a 453-bed acute care trauma center serving the Torrance area.Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance Memorial, a nonprofit hospital founded in 1925 at 3330 Lomita Boulevard, earned a 5-Star CMS rating in May 2026.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Torrance
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Torrance Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Torrance
Renters occupy 45.0% of Torrance homes, about 24,687 households, under ACS 2020-2024, per Census table B25003. That sits below Los Angeles County's 54.1% renter share and just above California's 44.1%. Buildings with 5 or more units make up 32.0% of Torrance housing, about 18,975 homes, per table B25024. Torrance's median year built is 1964, and 82.3% of homes predate 1980, per table B25034.
Rents and affordability in Torrance
Torrance's median gross rent is $2,280 a month under ACS 2020-2024, per Census table B25064, 16.7% above Los Angeles County's $1,954. Of Torrance renters, 50.0% pay 30% or more of income on rent, per table B25070, versus 54.8% countywide. Compare these rents with HUD's FY2027 figures for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area.
| HUD FY2027 FMR | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $2,151 |
| One-bedroom | $2,402 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,964 |
| Three-bedroom | $3,760 |
| Four-bedroom | $4,208 |
Property taxes in Los Angeles County
On a $2,000,000 assessed value, California's 1% base rate is $20,000 a year, per the State Board of Equalization. Voter-approved bond debt in Torrance's tax rate area is added on top and was not verified here, so this figure excludes it. Owners who sell commercial property in Torrance, CA also pay Los Angeles County's documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000, or $2,200 on $2,000,000. The county Recorder lists special city transfer tax rates for only five cities, and Torrance is not one of them.
Landlord rules that affect Torrance apartments
California caps security deposits at one month's rent, or two months for small owners, and requires return within 21 calendar days, under Civil Code 1950.5. A nonpayment notice gives three days, excluding weekends and judicial holidays, under Code of Civil Procedure 1161. Annual increases are limited to 5% plus the cost-of-living change, capped at 10%, through January 1, 2030, under Civil Code 1947.12.
Just cause is required after 12 months of occupancy under Civil Code 1946.2. Owners ready to sell commercial real estate in Torrance, CA should have leases and rent rolls that reflect these limits.
What it means for a Torrance owner
Skyline Capital Investments buys apartment buildings with 5 or more units, a category covering about 18,975 Torrance homes. Owners ready to sell commercial property in Torrance, CA can model value with the cap rate calculator.
To sell your apartment building in Torrance directly, start at Sell My Apartment Building.
Seller Notes
Torrance Seller Checklist
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- Selling commercial property in Torrance carries a $1.10 per $1,000 county transfer tax, or $2,200 on $2,000,000.
- Anyone set to sell commercial real estate in Torrance, CA works with 82.3% of homes built before 1980.
- Torrance rents run 16.7% above the county median, $2,280 versus $1,954 a month under ACS 2020-2024.
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Taxes & Rules For Torrance Property
The California rules that shape any deal in Torrance: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Torrance Seller FAQ
How do I sell commercial property in Torrance, CA?
Start by comparing your rent roll with Torrance's ACS 2020-2024 median rent of $2,280 a month. Skyline Capital Investments buys apartment buildings with 5 or more units, a category covering about 18,975 Torrance homes, or 32.0% of the city's housing.
What does it take to sell commercial real estate in Torrance, CA?
Expect Los Angeles County's documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000, or $2,200 on a $2,000,000 sale, collected at recording. The county Recorder lists special city rates for only five cities, and Torrance is not among them.
What is the average rent in Torrance, CA?
Torrance's median gross rent is $2,280 a month under ACS 2020-2024, above Los Angeles County's $1,954. Of Torrance renters, 50.0% pay 30% or more of income on rent, compared with 54.8% countywide. Median household income is $116,217.
Which state rent rules apply to Torrance apartments?
Civil Code 1947.12 limits annual increases to 5% plus the cost-of-living change, capped at 10%, through January 1, 2030. Civil Code 1946.2 requires just cause after 12 months of occupancy, and Civil Code 1950.5 caps deposits at one month's rent.
How much of Torrance housing is in larger apartment buildings?
Buildings with 5 or more units make up 32.0% of Torrance housing, about 18,975 homes, under ACS 2020-2024. Owners who sell multifamily property in Torrance often hold stock from an older era, since the median home was built in 1964.
Will you buy a Torrance property that needs work or has high vacancy?
Yes. We regularly evaluate value-add, mismanaged, and distressed multifamily properties and underwrite them as they are today — no repairs or lease-up required before selling.
How does a sale to you work in Los Angeles County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Can I sell rental property in Torrance with tenants in place?
Yes. We buy apartment buildings with tenants in place and keep existing leases intact. As a commercial real estate buyer focused on 5+ unit properties, we underwrite the current rent roll as it stands.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Torrance?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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