Studio Apartment Rent in Lomita, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lomita, California as of October 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $2,888 and +38% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lomita
Compare Lomita's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 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 Lomita.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lomita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach, CA | 5.8 mi | $2,325 | +$545 (+31%) |
| Lawndale, CA | 7 mi | $1,770 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Gardena, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,615 | $-165 (-9%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,700 | +$920 (+52%) |
| Hawthorne, CA | 8.6 mi | $1,650 | $-130 (-7%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,790 | +$1,010 (+57%) |
| Compton, CA | 10 mi | $1,600 | $-180 (-10%) |
| Westmont, CA | 10.2 mi | $1,233 | $-547 (-31%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 10.4 mi | $2,470 | +$690 (+39%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 10.5 mi | $1,864 | +$84 (+5%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 11.2 mi | $1,698 | $-82 (-5%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 12 mi | $1,600 | $-180 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Lomita — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lomita?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lomita, California is $1,780 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $2,888.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lomita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lomita expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lomita's studio median of $1,780 is +38% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lomita rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Lomita ranks #133 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lomita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lawndale ($1,770), Gardena ($1,615), Hawthorne ($1,650).