Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Hermosa Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hermosa Beach

$5,550/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hermosa Beach is $5,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 192% above the national average rent, or $3,650 more per month.

$5.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hermosa Beach

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hermosa Beach rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 18% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $3,495, whereas a house costs $9,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hermosa Beach run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.

Listings

Studio

$3,100

8%

41%

1 bedroom

$2,695

3%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,837

7%

18%

3 bedroom

$7,800

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$9,500

7%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,837

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

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$5,550
increased by192%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hermosa Beach, CA is 118% higher than the median rent in Carson, CA.

Discover rentals in Hermosa Beach, CA

1016 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Hermosa Beach

Marina Bay Club Apts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Marina Bay Club Apts

2001 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

1821 Peppertree Apts LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

1821 Peppertree Apts LLC

1821 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

2 beds

1 bath

$3,495

710 9th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

710 9th Street

710 9th St, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

2 beds

2 baths

$3,995

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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 $5,550 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hermosa Beach?

Average rent prices in Hermosa Beach have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Hermosa Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hermosa Beach is 192% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,650 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 $222,000/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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