Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Lompoc, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lompoc rent stands today

    Lompoc, CA rent rose 11.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $205 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after reaching a peak in May 2026.

  • Lompoc sits 13.1% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it above average among smaller California metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 63 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lompoc rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,050/month, with larger units reaching $4,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. The spread reflects a range of options for renters across different household sizes.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median rent of $2,925/month while apartments are lower at $1,895/month, showing a balanced inventory split between these property types and different price points in Lompoc's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Lompoc

$2,200/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lompoc is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $255 more per month.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lompoc

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lompoc rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lompoc, CA

Average rent prices in Lompoc have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Lompoc, CA

Rent prices in Lompoc vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lompoc is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Lompoc run $1,797 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,775

11%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,050

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,500

17%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lompoc and Arroyo Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lompoc

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lompoc, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Lompoc, CA

2432  708-712 North G St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

2432 708-712 North G St

708 N G St, Lompoc, CA 93436

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

2066 723-737 North F St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

2066 723-737 North F St

723 N F St, Lompoc, CA 93436

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

517 North S Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

517 North S Street

517 N S St, Lompoc, CA 93436

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

204 O - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

204 O

204 N O St, Lompoc, CA 93436

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lompoc, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lompoc rental market.

How much is rent in Lompoc?

The average rent in Lompoc is $2,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lompoc?

Average rent prices in Lompoc have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Lompoc rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lompoc is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lompoc?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lompoc are University Park ($2,300/mo), Lompoc Manor ($2,397/mo), and Downtown Lompoc ($2,697/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lompoc?

To comfortably afford rent in Lompoc, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lompoc average around $1,630/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,010/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).

Apartments for rent in Arroyo Grande