2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lomita, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lomita, California as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $3,118 and +52% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Lomita
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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lomita
Compare Lomita's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Lomita.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Lomita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach, CA | 5.8 mi | $3,290 | +$770 (+31%) |
| Palos Verdes Estates, CA | 5.9 mi | $3,114 | +$594 (+24%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 7 mi | $2,500 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Gardena, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,300 | $-220 (-9%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 7.5 mi | $3,820 | +$1,300 (+52%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 8.6 mi | $2,340 | $-180 (-7%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.8 mi | $3,940 | +$1,420 (+56%) |
| Compton, CA | 10 mi | $2,290 | $-230 (-9%) |
| Westmont, CA | 10.2 mi | $1,579 | $-941 (-37%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 10.4 mi | $3,490 | +$970 (+38%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,645 | +$125 (+5%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 11.2 mi | $2,416 | $-104 (-4%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Lomita — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lomita?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lomita, California is $2,520 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $3,118.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Lomita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,800 ($8,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lomita expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lomita's 2-bedroom median of $2,520 is +52% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lomita rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Lomita ranks #153 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Lomita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Lawndale ($2,500), Gardena ($2,300), Hawthorne ($2,340).