I have had the pleasure of residing at Emerald West Apartments in Torrance for almost 5 years. I…read morelove my apartment, an extra large 1 bdrm, plenty of room for a home office. Simply beautiful! My neighbors are friendly, management - Vonny and her team are amazing and the location is prime real estate - close to everything including the beach. The property is quiet which is ideal for adult/retiree living. Amenities include a beautiful pool (although always cold), BBQ grill, laundry room, a great room with games, ping pong table, exercise equipment, weights, sofa and chairs for lounging. The complex is well-kept and managed - Vonny does an excellent job. The Al and the maintenance team are attentive and provide a speedy response and repair to any maintenance and/or repairs. I would highly recommend Emerald West to adults/couples/retirees if it meets your needs, a place of peace and good energy. I will miss being here!

Big thank you to Vonny the property manager for my tour of the available unit. Vonny is very…read morefriendly and provided me with all the information I was looking for. The building is very well kept and the apartment is spacious and modern bright floor plan. Thank you Vonny !!!

I lived in one of the studio apartments at Ocean West for four years, and was sad to leave. I spent…read morea great deal of time using the pool and always felt my car was safe in the gated garage. All of the neighbors were friendly, and the kids were respectful of the common areas. Very quiet at night. The maintenance staff handled all service inquiries promptly and with personal care. The property manager, Lorena, ALWAYS greeted me with a smile and a check in, which made living there feel truly like home. She went over and above her required job, even wishing me well on holidays, knowing my family was on the East Coast. My only recommendation is to convert the on-site laundry to a card system, although if keeping the coin system keeps costs low ($4 a load in 5/2026), maybe no change is needed! Ocean West is in the heart of a quiet, residential community and adjacent to a school with plenty of on street parking for guests and walkable to 711, Walmart, PetSmart, and Tokyo Central. Very close to Del Amo Mall and an 9 minute ride to the Esplanade in Redondo Beach.

Great, Fast response for our request to change our broken toilet. Replaced and upgraded quickly…read more The Gentleman had the best attitude while he work on our request... We Truly appreciate the work that was done!

Was here from 2022-2025. Very well kept by management. Clean. The onsite manager is very friendly…read moreand approachable, but also firm about enforcing the building rules and procedures. However, communication about maintenance schedules and water shutoffs could have been more consistent. We usually didn't get emails nor texts which would have been more appreciated. She does yearly inspections too. We loved that we had an online portal for payments. The apartment itself was a good sized one bedroom. We had our own heater which was inside the walk in closet. We had one parking spot for us with more storage in the parking spot. Downside of this apartment is that they are not double paned windows so dust and noise are inevitable. You hear everything. Walls are very thin. We were on the first floor and we could hear everything. There are two rooms of laundry and uses Bluetooth for payment which was amazing. However, only a few work. I believe the residents have reported it several times but no action was done. The residents of the complex were mostly couples and single residents. Only a few people had families. With that said, I think this apartment complex is more appropriate for couples and singles who are looking for a more quiet and intimate space. I wouldn't say this place is family friendly.

BEWARE!!!!! ZERO SECURITY AND THEFT! I have a bicycle that…read morejust got stolen from the parking lot and there are no cameras or security of any kind. The whole place is gated, and my bike is not visible to anyone outside the complex, so it must mean that someone in the complex stole it. They cut my lock off and took my bike. The landlady doesn't care because she just puts signs saying she is not responsible and won't put up security cameras. She said whatever happens is your responsibility. I have lived in about 10 apartments in my lifetime and I have NEVER experienced anything like this before. My bike wasn't even worth that much so it really shows what type of low life people live here that would just steal their neighbors bike to sell. And having the landlady onsite living here is worthless since she won't do anything. This place is the most insecure place I've ever lived. Also, it's winter now and the windows are so thin, you can hear all the traffic and fire trucks pass every night. And the temperature in the apartment is just as cold as the temperature outside because there is zero insulation. This is the worst place I've ever lived and cost too much for the location. The laundry card machine is constantly broken so you can't do your laundry unless you put $100+ in your card assuming you want to live at this dump for that long because you won't get that money back if you don't use it all.

I lived at the citizens 235th for over a year, and they were nothing but good to me and my partner…read more Any time we needed anything, they would go out of their way to assist us. Even with not living there for 3 months, they still go above and beyond. My mail order pharmacy sent my medication to my previous address there and would not resend it. I contacted Nadia and let her know the situation, she was extremely attentive and was able to track it down and secure it for me until I was able to get it picked up. I really appreciate all the help that we endured in our time as residents there and will continue to recommend those looking for a great apartment in a great location of the south bay, to them. Thanks again! Nadia is definitely a huge asset to them there at the citizens 235th location!!! Brittanie and Shirley Burner

I never write reviews. I feel quite compelled to NOT recommend anyone to live here as a recent…read moretenant who literally just moved out specifically because of Nadia. I HIGHLY recommend you take into consideration the comments on property management (aside from Kelli - she is relatively new and does try to help this goat rope of a company She is extempt from this review). While the "area" may be decent, the apartments are poorly and cheaply put together. Paint splatters everywhere, cheap appliances, no AC, huge gaps underneath the island connecting to the floor, garage storages are disgusting, and that's just a few examples. This isn't even the biggest and most disturbing issue. I say again - It's property management! One person in particular = NADIA! Nadia is only responsive when it benefits her. Otherwise, you will not hear from her. She contacted me three times for my renters insurance despite this already being sent to her via text twive AND then the 3rd time threatened to charge me for not having it on file. What's mind boggling is if what I provided wasn't sufficient documentation there should've been communication. Not one time! She even said thanks when it was provided. I digress. She rides around on her golf cart to walk her dog, leaves work early to pick up her daughter & doesn't return (I can't even begin to tell you how many times I tried to catch her in the office - never there!), and doesn't even communicate to her co-workers about the issues on this property. Kelli had no idea I was moving out. Nadia knew the day I moved out, when I followed back up and randomly stopped by because of the lack of response, and NOW I've asked about my Security Deposit twice with absolutely no response. Choose wisely my friends. I hope this comment helps. Take care!

The management at Riviera Vista Apartment Homes in Redondo Beach is excellent. They're responsive,…read moreprofessional, and keep the property well-maintained. Maintenance requests are handled quickly, and the community feels welcoming and well cared for. Highly recommend!

The location is highly secure and conveniently situated just a block from Redondo Torrance Beach,…read moreaccessible with a brief two-minute walk. The property manager, Marylou, is readily available by phone and highly responsive. Her diligent follow-ups and comprehensive information facilitated a timely move into a well-maintained apartment, ensuring all legal documentation was completed promptly. Additionally, she promptly addressed any issues reported within the first week. The property is impeccably clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The property includes covered car parking. However, a couple of drawbacks are the absence of charging points in the apartment's garage, which prevents me from charging my electric vehicle, and the lack of dumbbells in the gym area. These were clearly communicated by Marylou during the site visit. However, it would be greatly appreciated if these amenities could be added in the future. Its part of one of the best school district in LA and a family friendly neighborhood. Its close to various eatery joints and super markets-(Costco, Walmart, VONS, Ralphs) within short driving distance.

Where do I start... I've been living here since 2010. We moved from Norcal to Casa De Oro in…read moreTorrance and haven't left here since. But wanted to shout out Karra our site manager. She is Amazing very Professional and she gets the job done with any maintenance request. She goes over and beyond with a follow up call when the job is complete. Thank you Karra for the great service and for always smiling and greeting me and my family when you see us. Blessings to you and your Family.

This was my first apartment with my husband and we lived here for almost a year. The location is…read moreperfect and close to all the stores you could want (Whole Foods, Sprouts, & Costco). You are right down the street from the beach and I was able to take PCH all the way to work and the drive was my favorite. The complex is small, quiet, and has all the amenities you could need (garage parking/tons of street parking, laundry room, pool & jacuzzi, small gym, sauna, and billiard room). The manager on site, Karra, is the best and I couldn't recommend living here more. She is very helpful and always willing to work with you. My husband and I moved out before our lease ended because we bought a house and she helped us get our apartment leased as soon as possible so we wouldn't be stuck paying the apartment and a mortgage. If you are looking for an apartment in the South Bay, check out Casa de Oro!

We just moved in (like 3 days ago) so still getting used to the new place. I just wanted to…read morerecognize Chris in leasing. He made us feel at home from the moment we walked in and toured the building. Once we decided to move forward with the lease, Chris was always responsive to all our questions (and me being stressed about moving) he was always supportive of all my questions and helped make out transition go as smoothly as possible. I've also had the pleasure of meeting Bran the other leasing agent who was also very friendly and gave us pointers where to get pizza our first night here. Thank you for all your assistance in making our move go smoothly!

This place has completely gotten worse. Now management is retaliating over me complaining about the…read moreurine infested hallways. Maria the building manager made fun of a handicapped woman when she was simply trying to get her medication. She was stranded because they shut down the electricity giving patrons only 5 minutes warning. If a person can't even have empathy on the disable and elderly what makes you think that SHE will care one bit about the residents I got an email about my cat who happens to be my emotional support animal. We register her and NOW she says she has no record of it? Mind you there are dogs barking all day and pussing all over the place. This is clearly retaliation and I plan to report them to the state for all the OSHA violations.

Let's be straight up: I don't live in these apartments, but developments like this are part of the…read morehousing problem we're facing today. We keep building "luxury" apartments where even a small studio is priced far beyond what most working people can realistically afford. And in this case, they're located in a pretty unusual spot--literally above a gas station, in Lomita of all places. Luxury apartments absolutely have their place, but this doesn't seem like it. Think about it: how many vacancies does Kaia South Bay have right now? It takes a very specific type of renter to pay premium prices for an apartment in the middle of Lomita. Most people with that kind of budget would probably choose a high-rise in Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, or somewhere with ocean views and more amenities. The reality is that we need housing people can actually afford--not more developments marketed as luxury while sitting far outside the reach of the average resident. And honestly, I hope this project fails miserably. Not because I want anyone to lose money, but because I'm tired of seeing developers treat every new housing project as an opportunity to chase luxury rents instead of addressing the actual housing needs of the community. If these units sit vacant, maybe it will send a message that people are looking for affordability, not overpriced apartments built for a tiny slice of the market.

I've lived in KAIA for two years in two separate apartments. I'm moving out of the area and am SO…read moreSAD to leave! The management here is professional and responsive. The interior and exterior are always spotless, thanks to the incredibly kind maintenance and janitorial staff. The neighbors are respectful. Most importantly, the units are beautiful. Special shoutout to CHRIS, who helped me with the few repairs I've needed and even allowed me to borrow his ladder and tools on multiple occasions for my own home projects. Eric, Ashley, Shayla, Natalie, Chris, and all the cleaning ladies + Juan Carlos - thank you all! KAIA will be missed.

We are living here for almost 3 years and I love our small community here! It's super quiet, clean,…read morefriendly and safe space! Our manager Flo does an amazing job!

I have lived in 800 Meyer apartments since 2018 and continue to love the location, the clean…read moreapartment complex and the community atmosphere. We usually have holiday parties organized by management which provide a great way to get to know your fellow neighbors.