Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Lomita, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lomita

$2,395/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lomita is $2,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.

$3.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lomita

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lomita rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lomita, CA

Average rent prices in Lomita have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Lomita, CA

Rent prices in Lomita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lomita is $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Lomita run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,675

8%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,895

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,550

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,900

10%

13%

4 bedroom

$7,000

2%

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

67%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lomita, 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 Lomita, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lomita and Cerritos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lomita

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,301
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lomita, CA is 27% lower than the median rent in Cerritos, CA.

Discover rentals in Lomita, CA

25924 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

25924

25924 Viana Ave, Lomita, CA 90717

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

2065 255th St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lomita

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

2065 255th Street West #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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24635 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lomita

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Frequently asked questions for Lomita, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lomita rental market.

How much is rent in Lomita?

The average rent in Lomita is $2,395 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lomita?

Average rent prices in Lomita have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Lomita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lomita is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lomita?

To comfortably afford rent in Lomita, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lomita?

December offers the best rental opportunities in Lomita with lower demand and competition. May sees the highest rents, running about 17% higher than January, making winter months like December ideal for finding better deals.

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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