Lomita, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

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 Lomita, California rental market.

Lomita, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,486

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

20.2%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Lomita, California apartments have recorded a 20.2% rent increase.

Lomita, 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
Lomita $1,727 $1,818 $1,838 $1,824 $1,855 $1,866 $2,068 $2,076 $2,035 $2,486
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Lomita
National
Nov 2021
$1,727
$1,596
Mar 2022
$1,818
$1,635
Jul 2022
$1,838
$1,708
Nov 2022
$1,824
$1,726
Mar 2023
$1,855
$1,714
Jul 2023
$1,866
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,068
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,076
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,035
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,486
$1,748

Lomita, California Average Apartment Rent

Lomita, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 68.16%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Lomita, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 14.17%.

Lomita, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 4,253
Owner occupied housing units 3,637

Renters take up 54% of Lomita, California real estate, occupying a total of 4,253 units, while homeowners live in 3,637 properties.

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

4

Renter median household income**

$67,711

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.61

Rental vacancy rate**

2%

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

No bedrooms 190
1 bed 969
2 beds 2,099
3 beds 859
4 beds 105
5 or more beds 31

There are 2,099 rentals in Lomita, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 49%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 31 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Lomita, California homes for rent is 4.

Lomita, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 255
25 - 34 years 1,086
35 - 44 years 677
45 - 54 years 608
55 - 59 years 459
60 - 64 years 315
65 - 74 years 717
75 - 84 years 91
85 years and over 45

Most condos for rent in Lomita, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (26%), followed by those in the 65 - 74 years age group (17%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Lomita, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 2,604
Non-Family Households 1,649

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

With related children of the householder under 18 1,244
No related children of the householder under 18 3,009

A total of 2,604 apartments for rent in Lomita, California, or 61% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 29% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,244 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Lomita, California is 2.61.

Lomita, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 756
High school graduate (including equivalency) 805
Some college or associate's degree 1,176
Bachelor's degree or higher 1,516

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 36% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 18% of the homes for rent in Lomita, California.

Lomita, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 29
Built 2000 - 2009 134
Built 1990 - 1999 288
Built 1980 - 1989 461
Built 1970 - 1979 712
Built 1960 - 1969 1,038
Built 1950 - 1959 827
Built 1940 - 1949 381
Built 1939 or earlier 383

The highest share of Lomita, California apartment rentals, namely 24% or 1,038 units, were Built 1960 - 1969, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (19%, 827 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (17%, 712 units).

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

Moved in 2021 or later 238
Moved in 2018 to 2020 898
Moved in 2010 to 2017 2,024
Moved in 2000 to 2009 678
Moved in 1990 to 1999 197
Moved in 1989 or earlier 218

Median year renter moved into unit 2014

Most Lomita, California renters (48%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 5% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Lomita, California condos for rent is 2014.

Lomita, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 362
1 vehicle available 1,832
2 vehicles available 1,373
3 vehicles available 542
4 or more vehicles available 144

When it comes to transportation options, 43% of Lomita, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 32% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 13% have 3 vehicles available.

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

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 3,947
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 509
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 199
Walked 334
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 175
Worked at home 574

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

Same house as 1 year ago 9,940
Moved within same county 829
Moved from different county within same state 160
Moved from abroad 59

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 Lomita, 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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