Studio Apartment Rent in Lompoc, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lompoc, California as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,254 and +63% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lompoc
Compare Lompoc's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
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 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lompoc.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lompoc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solvang, CA | 15 mi | $2,100 | — |
| Goleta, CA | 20.2 mi | $2,600 | +$500 (+24%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 21.5 mi | $2,257 | +$157 (+7%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 32.2 mi | $1,740 | $-360 (-17%) |
| Isla Vista, CA | 36.4 mi | $1,535 | $-565 (-27%) |
| Grover Beach, CA | 40.7 mi | $1,650 | $-450 (-21%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 41 mi | $1,800 | $-300 (-14%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 43.3 mi | $3,000 | +$900 (+43%) |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 44.5 mi | $2,000 | $-100 (-5%) |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 51.3 mi | $1,820 | $-280 (-13%) |
| Montecito, CA | 51.8 mi | $3,570 | +$1,470 (+70%) |
| Los Osos, CA | 58.6 mi | $1,710 | $-390 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Lompoc — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lompoc?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lompoc, California is $2,100 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,254.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lompoc?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,000 ($7,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lompoc expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lompoc's studio median of $2,100 is +63% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lompoc rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Lompoc ranks #229 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lompoc?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Nipomo ($1,740), Isla Vista ($1,535), Grover Beach ($1,650).