Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
South Bay suburb with great schools, Japanese grocery stores, and a 10-minute drive to the beach.
Population: 147,067
Median 2BR rent: $2,800/mo
Typical local mover cost: $1,300-$4,000
Popular neighborhoods: Old Torrance, Hollywood Riviera, West Torrance, South Torrance, Walteria
Hollywood Riviera streets are steep and narrow. Confirm your mover can handle a 26ft truck on the hill, or pay for a shuttle from a flatter staging area.