1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lompoc, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lompoc, California as of August 2026. That's +7% higher than the citywide median of $2,240 and +71% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lompoc
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 Lompoc
Compare Lompoc's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $914 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $969 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 13 | Porterville | $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 Lompoc.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lompoc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goleta, CA | 20.2 mi | $2,940 | +$550 (+23%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 21.5 mi | $2,560 | +$170 (+7%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 32.2 mi | $1,940 | $-450 (-19%) |
| Grover Beach, CA | 40.7 mi | $1,840 | $-550 (-23%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 41 mi | $2,000 | $-390 (-16%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 43.3 mi | $3,382 | +$992 (+42%) |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 44.5 mi | $2,230 | $-160 (-7%) |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 51.3 mi | $2,025 | $-365 (-15%) |
| Montecito, CA | 51.8 mi | $4,030 | +$1,640 (+69%) |
| Los Osos, CA | 58.6 mi | $1,900 | $-490 (-21%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 58.8 mi | $3,070 | +$680 (+28%) |
| Morro Bay, CA | 63.6 mi | $1,810 | $-580 (-24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lompoc — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lompoc?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lompoc, California is $2,390 per month. This is +7% higher than the citywide median of $2,240.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lompoc?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,600 ($7,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lompoc expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lompoc's 1-bedroom median of $2,390 is +71% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lompoc rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Lompoc ranks #248 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lompoc?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Nipomo ($1,940), Grover Beach ($1,840), Arroyo Grande ($2,000).