Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Lompoc, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lompoc rent stands today

    Lompoc, CA rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, and rent is at the peak level seen in June 2026.

  • Lompoc runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above the national average in price. The market includes 54 total rentals, offering a modest selection for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Lompoc rent for $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,498/month, with houses at $2,700/month and apartments at $1,850/month. The inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which make up over 60% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Lompoc rents rose 41.2% year over year to $3,000/month, and Lompoc Manor increased 23.6% to $2,595/month. These gains contrast with the citywide rise of 4.8%, showing strong local growth in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Lompoc

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lompoc is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lompoc

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lompoc rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lompoc run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

20%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,600

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,100

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,950

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,497

11%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,497

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

25%

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$3,312
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lompoc, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

Discover rentals in Lompoc, CA

701 E North Ave #J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lompoc

701 E. North Ave - J

701 E North Ave #J, Lompoc, CA 93436

Studio

0 baths

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

126 Standard Bedroom-126 Mizar Place #NA - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

House for rent in Lompoc

Spacious and sunny Room for Rent - 6 mins from base

126 Standard Bedroom-126 Mizar Place #NA, Lompoc, CA 93436

1 bed

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available May 9

062 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

062

135 N B St, Lompoc, CA 93436

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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

1d 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

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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 June 6, 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 5% 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 $250 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lompoc?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lompoc are University Park ($1,945/mo), Lompoc Manor ($2,595/mo), and Downtown Lompoc ($3,000/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?

Lompoc's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 1.8% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices declined 5.4% annually.

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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