Hermosa Beach, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Hermosa Beach, California rental market.

Hermosa Beach, California

Average Apartment Rent

$3,291

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

8.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Hermosa Beach, California apartments have recorded a 8.1% rent increase.

Hermosa Beach, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Hermosa Beach $2,648 $2,923 $3,248 $3,077 $2,838 $2,938 $3,043 $3,156 $3,275 $3,291
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Hermosa Beach
National
Nov 2021
$2,648
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,923
$1,635
Jul 2022
$3,248
$1,708
Nov 2022
$3,077
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,838
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,938
$1,739
Nov 2023
$3,043
$1,733
Mar 2024
$3,156
$1,727
Jul 2024
$3,275
$1,752
Nov 2024
$3,291
$1,748

Hermosa Beach, California Average Apartment Rent

Hermosa Beach, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 4,318
Owner occupied housing units 4,564

Renters take up 49% of Hermosa Beach, California real estate, occupying a total of 4,318 units, while homeowners live in 4,564 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.5

Renter median household income**

$128,409

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

1.93

Rental vacancy rate**

4.8%

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 371
1 bed 1,630
2 beds 1,531
3 beds 624
4 beds 162

There are 1,630 rentals in Hermosa Beach, California with 1 bed making up the highest share of the market, at 38%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (4%), amounting to 162 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Hermosa Beach, California homes for rent is 3.5.

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 127
25 - 34 years 1,765
35 - 44 years 1,045
45 - 54 years 664
55 - 59 years 285
60 - 64 years 143
65 - 74 years 199
75 - 84 years 57
85 years and over 33

Most condos for rent in Hermosa Beach, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (41%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%). At the same time, people in the 75 - 84 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 1,406
Non-Family Households 2,912

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 770
No related children of the householder under 18 3,548

A total of 1,406 apartments for rent in Hermosa Beach, California, or 33% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 18% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 770 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Hermosa Beach, California is 1.93.

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

High school graduate (including equivalency) 235
Some college or associate's degree 712
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,356

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 78% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 0% of the homes for rent in Hermosa Beach, California.

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 154
Built 2000 - 2009 60
Built 1990 - 1999 223
Built 1980 - 1989 539
Built 1970 - 1979 1,106
Built 1960 - 1969 779
Built 1950 - 1959 824
Built 1940 - 1949 164
Built 1939 or earlier 469

The highest share of Hermosa Beach, California apartment rentals, namely 26% or 1,106 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (19%, 824 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (18%, 779 units).

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 332
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,717
Moved in 2010 to 2017 1,769
Moved in 2000 to 2009 286
Moved in 1990 to 1999 140
Moved in 1989 or earlier 74

Median year renter moved into unit 2018

Most Hermosa Beach, California renters (41%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Hermosa Beach, California condos for rent is 2018.

Hermosa Beach, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 483
1 vehicle available 2,140
2 vehicles available 1,483
3 vehicles available 154
4 vehicles available 25
5 or more vehicles available 33

When it comes to transportation options, 50% of Hermosa Beach, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 34% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 11% have No vehicle available.

Hermosa Beach, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 3,251
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 265
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 73
Walked 140
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 253
Worked at home 1,694

Hermosa Beach, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 6,169
Moved within same county 1,103
Moved from different county within same state 335
Moved from different state 583
Moved from abroad 53

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Hermosa Beach, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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