1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hermosa Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hermosa Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $4,130 and +117% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Hermosa Beach
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hermosa Beach
Compare Hermosa Beach's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Hermosa Beach.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Hermosa Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 1.7 mi | $3,120 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 1.7 mi | $2,610 | $-420 (-14%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,770 | $-260 (-9%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 3.7 mi | $1,980 | $-1,050 (-35%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 5 mi | $1,860 | $-1,170 (-39%) |
| Gardena, CA | 6.7 mi | $1,820 | $-1,210 (-40%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,914 | $-1,116 (-37%) |
| Lomita, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,000 | $-1,030 (-34%) |
| Westmont, CA | 8.6 mi | $1,284 | $-1,746 (-58%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 8.7 mi | $3,120 | +$90 (+3%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 9.6 mi | $1,690 | $-1,340 (-44%) |
| Culver City, CA | 10 mi | $2,685 | $-345 (-11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Hermosa Beach — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hermosa Beach?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Hermosa Beach, California is $3,030 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $4,130.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Hermosa Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $121,200 ($10,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $58.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hermosa Beach expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hermosa Beach's 1-bedroom median of $3,030 is +117% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hermosa Beach rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Hermosa Beach ranks #346 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Hermosa Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Redondo Beach ($2,610), El Segundo ($2,770), Lawndale ($1,980).