Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Lomita, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lomita

$2,550/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lomita is $2,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $620 more per month.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lomita

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lomita rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $4,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Lomita run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

13%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,895

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,550

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$4,200

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

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$2,550
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,605
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lomita, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Cerritos, CA.

Discover rentals in Lomita, CA

25924 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

25924

25924 Viana Ave, Lomita, CA 90717

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

25822-25828 Walnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.9

Very good

25822-25828 Walnut Street

25822 Walnut St, Lomita, CA 90717

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

251 Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

251 Street

2467 1/2 251st St, Lomita, CA 90717

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

2222 248th St - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.4

Very good

2222 248th St

2222 248th St, Lomita, CA 90717

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,550 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lomita?

Average rent prices in Lomita have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Lomita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lomita is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 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 $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lomita average around $1,900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,710/month.

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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