Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Hermosa Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hermosa Beach

$4,197/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hermosa Beach is $4,197 per month as of August 2026. This is 120% above the national average rent, or $2,287 more per month.

$4.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hermosa Beach

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hermosa Beach rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hermosa Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Hermosa Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Hermosa Beach, CA

Rent prices in Hermosa Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hermosa Beach is $2,895, whereas a house costs $6,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Hermosa Beach run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,795.

Listings

Studio

$2,795

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,497

8%

20%

2 bedroom

$3,900

1%

21%

3 bedroom

$6,500

10%

15%

4 bedroom

$14,000

4%

58%

Studio

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

58%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hermosa Beach, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Hermosa Beach, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hermosa Beach and Carson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hermosa Beach

Median rent price$4,197
increased by120%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,813
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hermosa Beach, CA is 49% higher than the median rent in Carson, CA.

Discover rentals in Hermosa Beach, CA

Marina Bay Club Apts - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Marina Bay Club Apts

2001 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,395–$2,895

Apartment for rent

J682 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

J682

682 4th St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

3 beds

1 bath

$4,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hermosa Beach, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hermosa Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Hermosa Beach?

The average rent in Hermosa Beach is $4,197 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hermosa Beach?

Average rent prices in Hermosa Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Hermosa Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hermosa Beach is 120% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,287 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hermosa Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Hermosa Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $168,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hermosa Beach?

February offers the lowest rents in Hermosa Beach, with prices running about 26% lower than September's peak rates. June also presents good opportunities with reduced competition and lower demand relative to available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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