Studio Apartment Rent in Hermosa Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hermosa Beach, California as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $4,175 and +109% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hermosa Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hermosa Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 1.7 mi | $2,790 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 1.7 mi | $2,325 | $-375 (-14%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 3.7 mi | $2,470 | $-230 (-9%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 3.7 mi | $1,770 | $-930 (-34%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 5 mi | $1,650 | $-1,050 (-39%) |
| Gardena, CA | 6.7 mi | $1,615 | $-1,085 (-40%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 7.2 mi | $1,698 | $-1,002 (-37%) |
| Lomita, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,780 | $-920 (-34%) |
| Westmont, CA | 8.6 mi | $1,233 | $-1,467 (-54%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,790 | +$90 (+3%) |
| Culver City, CA | 10 mi | $2,400 | $-300 (-11%) |
| Santa Monica, CA | 12.5 mi | $2,352 | $-348 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Hermosa Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hermosa Beach?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hermosa Beach, California is $2,700 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $4,175.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hermosa Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $108,000 ($9,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hermosa Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hermosa Beach's studio median of $2,700 is +109% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hermosa Beach rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Hermosa Beach ranks #338 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hermosa Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Redondo Beach ($2,325), El Segundo ($2,470), Lawndale ($1,770).