Known locally as "The Friendly City," Lomita is a quiet, family oriented South Bay community set between Torrance, Rolling Hills Estates, and San Pedro. It offers easy freeway access, well regarded schools, and a small town feel just minutes from the coast. Swami International has been matching Los Angeles County renters with quality homes since 1978. Tell us what you're looking for below and our leasing team will follow up with current Lomita area availability.
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A Small Town Feel, Minutes From the Coast
Everything a renter needs to know before choosing Lomita as their next home base.
Location & Commute
Lomita sits inland in the South Bay, bordered by Torrance, Rolling Hills Estates, Harbor City, and Rancho Palos Verdes. Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) runs directly through town, and the I-110 (Harbor Freeway) and I-405 are both a short drive away, connecting residents to San Pedro, Long Beach, and Downtown LA (roughly 20 to 22 miles, about 30 to 40 minutes via the 110, traffic permitting).
Schools
Most of Lomita is zoned to Los Angeles Unified School District (Board District 7), including Eshelman Avenue Elementary and the Lomita Math/Science Magnet. Homes near the southern and eastern edges of the city can fall within the boundary of the highly rated Torrance Unified School District, worth confirming for any specific address.
Parks & Recreation
The city maintains six parks, led by the 7 acre Lomita Park on Eshelman Avenue, plus the Takaishi Japanese Garden at City Hall and the one of a kind Lomita Railroad Museum. The Pacific coastline at San Pedro and Redondo Beach is a short drive away.
Shopping & Dining
The Pacific Coast Highway and Lomita Boulevard corridors carry most of the city's everyday retail, including Grocery Outlet, CVS, and Harbor Freight, alongside a genuinely diverse restaurant scene spanning ramen, poke, BBQ, and pizza. Larger shopping centers in neighboring Torrance are a few minutes away.
Climate
Like most of coastal LA County, Lomita enjoys a mild, semi arid climate. Average temperatures hover around 64 degrees year round, summers are warm and dry, winters are cool and mild, and rain is concentrated in a handful of winter months.
Safety
Lomita's overall crime rate runs below the national average, and the city is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's dedicated Lomita Station. As with any city, conditions vary by block, and the northeast side is generally considered the quietest.
Schools Serving Lomita, CA
Public school options in and around Lomita, from Los Angeles Unified School District's local Community of Schools.
Photos above are representative stock imagery, not the exact campuses, sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses.
Parks Near Lomita, CA
Green space and community gathering spots across the city's six public parks.
Photos above are representative stock imagery, not the exact locations, sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses.
Average Rent in Lomita, CA
Current asking rent averages across the Lomita rental market, for context while you plan your move.
| Unit Type | Avg. Size | Avg. Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 451 sq ft | $2,414 |
| 1 Bedroom | 681 sq ft | $2,899 |
| 2 Bedroom | 1,008 sq ft | $2,962 |
| 3 Bedroom | 1,287 sq ft | $3,047 |
Rent figures reflect market wide asking averages as of early 2026 and change regularly. Specific Swami International listings may fall above or below these averages. Demographic figures are drawn from the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Submit a guest card for current, unit specific pricing.
About Lomita: What Makes This South Bay City Different
Lomita Railroad Museum, via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons license.
Lomita traces its roots to a 1907 land subdivision on what was once part of the historic Rancho San Pedro land grant, and it officially incorporated as a city on June 30, 1964, largely to preserve its low rise, small town character against annexation by larger neighbors. That original intent still shows: at just under 2 square miles, Lomita remains one of the most compact and walkable cities by South Bay standards, with tree lined residential streets and a downtown corridor built around Narbonne Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
The city's nickname, "The Friendly City," isn't just marketing. It reflects a genuinely tight knit community with an active Chamber of Commerce, a robust parks and recreation calendar, and civic events throughout the year. Lomita also maintains a sister city relationship with Takaishi, Osaka, Japan, dating back to 1981.
For renters, that translates into a community that's quieter and more residential than beach adjacent hotspots like Redondo or Manhattan Beach, while still keeping the ocean, the Port of Los Angeles, and major South Bay employment centers within easy reach.
Housing in Lomita leans heavily toward rentals. Just over half of households rent rather than own, giving the city a genuinely active apartment and single family rental market rather than a handful of scattered listings. Building styles range from mid century garden apartment complexes to updated single family homes on classic South Bay lots.
Nearby employment hubs make Lomita a practical home base for a wide range of commuters: corporate and healthcare campuses throughout Torrance, the Port of Los Angeles and maritime and logistics employers around San Pedro and Wilmington, aerospace and tech employers in El Segundo, and the broader Los Angeles job market reachable via the 110 and 405 freeways.
Swami International Property Management has operated across Los Angeles County since 1978, and understands the day to day realities of renting in communities like Lomita, from commute patterns to which streets sit inside which school boundary. Our guest card process is built to get you in front of a real leasing agent, fast.
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Common Questions About Renting in Lomita, CA
What is the average rent for an apartment in Lomita, CA?
As of early 2026, market wide averages run about $2,414 for a studio, $2,899 for a one bedroom, $2,962 for a two bedroom, and $3,047 for a three bedroom, roughly $2,848 per month citywide. Submit a guest card for current pricing on specific Swami International units.
What school district serves Lomita, CA?
Most of Lomita is zoned to the Los Angeles Unified School District (Board District 7), including Eshelman Avenue Elementary, the Lomita Math/Science Magnet, Alexander Fleming Middle School, and Narbonne High School. Some addresses near the city's southern and eastern edges can fall within the Torrance Unified School District boundary, so confirm the exact zone for any address you're considering.
Is Lomita, CA a safe place to live?
Lomita's overall crime rate generally runs below the national average and it's served by a dedicated LA County Sheriff's Department station. Safety perceptions vary by block, with the northeast side commonly cited as the quietest.
How far is Lomita from the beach and Downtown LA?
Lomita is roughly 5 to 7 miles from the coast at San Pedro and Redondo Beach, about 12 to 13 miles from LAX, and around 20 to 22 miles from Downtown Los Angeles via the I-110 Harbor Freeway.
What is a guest card, and why do I need to submit one?
A guest card is a short prospect form used by property managers to learn what you need, including move in date, bedroom count, and budget, so our leasing team can match you to available Lomita area homes and follow up directly.
Does Swami International manage rental properties in Lomita, CA?
Swami International has served Los Angeles County renters since 1978, managing 295 properties and 2,373 units across the region. Submit a guest card or call our vacancy line to hear about current and upcoming Lomita area availability.
Current Vacancies in Lomita, CA
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