Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Hermosa Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hermosa Beach

$4,800/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hermosa Beach is $4,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 146% above the national average rent, or $2,850 more per month.

$3.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hermosa Beach

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hermosa Beach rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $3,350, whereas a house costs $8,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hermosa Beach run $2,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

7%

5%

1 bedroom

$3,175

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$4,750

5%

31%

3 bedroom

$8,500

13%

6%

4 bedroom

$10,000

33%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

16%

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$4,800
increased by146%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,360
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hermosa Beach, CA is 103% higher than the median rent in Carson, CA.

Discover rentals in Hermosa Beach, CA

950 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

950

950 1st St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

2 beds

1 bath

$3,180

Apartment for rent

704 5th St #704 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Apartment for rent in Hermosa Beach

704 5th Street - 704

704 5th St #704, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

2 beds

1 bath

$3,390

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

720 21st Street (Anza 20720, LLC) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

720 21st Street (Anza 20720, LLC)

720 21st St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

2 beds

1 bath

$4,475–$5,075

Apartment for rent

944 15th Pl #DOWN - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hermosa Beach

944 15th Place - Down

944 15th Pl #DOWN, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

2 beds

1 bath

$4,490

Apartment for rent

Available May 24

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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 $4,800 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hermosa Beach?

Average rent prices in Hermosa Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Hermosa Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hermosa Beach is 146% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,850 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 $192,000/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?

Hermosa Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $4,600 monthly. These figures reflect the coastal California city's premium beachside location and strong rental demand.

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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