Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Lompoc, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lompoc, CA rent slipped 4.8% year over year to a current median of $1,900/month. The month-over-month rent also declined 5.2%, reflecting a cooling market. The change in dollar rent from last year is negligible and not emphasized here.
Compared to national trends
Lompoc's median rent matches the national median of $1,900/month, positioning it as an average-cost market. The total rental inventory is small, with 66 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,395/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,625, 2-bedrooms for $2,000, 3-bedrooms for $2,998, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,100. This range shows how rent varies by unit size in Lompoc, CA.
Neighborhood spotlight
University Park rents dropped by 50.1% year over year, reaching $1,895/month. This steep decline contrasts with the overall citywide rent slip of 4.8%, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Lompoc
$1,900/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lompoc is $1,900 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lompoc
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lompoc rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lompoc, CA
Average rent prices in Lompoc have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,762, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Lompoc run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | 13% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,625 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,997 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 8% | 47% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Lompoc | $2,950 | |
Lompoc Manor | $2,000 | |
University Park | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,762 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,975 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
47%
Lompoc Manor
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Lompoc
Average rent
$2,950
University Park
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
7%
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
Equal to the the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lompoc, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$2,295
8%Discover rentals in Lompoc, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lompoc
121 N N St, Lompoc, CA 93436
Studio
1 bath
$350
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lompoc
121 North N Street - Garage, Lompoc, CA 93436
Studio
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Standard Bedroom-126 Mizar Place #NA, Lompoc, CA 93436
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
609 N 4th St, Lompoc, CA 93436
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lompoc
Studio
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lompoc
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
960 W Chestnut Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
925 W Chestnut Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
Studio
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
925 W Chestnut Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
Studio
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
812 W Laurel Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145–$2,245
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 14
19h ago
517 N S St, Lompoc, CA 93436
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Aug 14
4d ago
435 S H St, Lompoc, CA 93436
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lompoc
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lompoc
0 N B St #A, Lompoc, CA 93436
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
58m ago
713 N C St, Lompoc, CA 93436
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
19h ago
517 N S St, Lompoc, CA 93436
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
23h ago
125 S L St, Lompoc, CA 93436
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
501 N K St, Lompoc, CA 93436
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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 $1,900 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lompoc?
Average rent prices in Lompoc have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Lompoc rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lompoc is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lompoc?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lompoc are University Park ($1,895/mo), Lompoc Manor ($2,000/mo), and Downtown Lompoc ($2,950/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lompoc?
To comfortably afford rent in Lompoc, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lompoc?
November offers the best rental deals in Lompoc, with prices running about 12% lower than April's peak rates. September and December also see less competition among renters, while March tends to be the most competitive 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).