Lompoc, CA

4 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent

Lompoc, California is a charming community nestled along the famous coast road Highway 1 and next to Vandenberg Air Force Base. It's in Santa Barbara County, about equidistant from Santa Maria and Santa Barbara in the coastal hills that typify the region. The city takes its name from the Chumash Indian words meaning "stagnant water." Another translation is lagoon, and that sounds much better, so let's go with that one. A sign on the way into town terms it a "City of Arts and Flowers," formerly the premier flower seed growing region in the world, the area is seeing a resurgence and may regain that title soon. That makes for a very colorful agricultural countryside in bloom season! It was originally meant to be a temperance colony, but fear not, drink aficionados, those days are long past. With Vandenberg AFB close, military personnel naturally make up a good portion of the local workforce and contribute heavily to the local economy. In addition, the Federal Corrections Institution is a major employer. It's a minimum security "Club Fed" facility, mostly filled with people who are probably quite happy to not be somewhere more notorious. The city grew rapidly starting in the late 50s when it was announced that the base would be a test site for intercontinental missiles and the population "exploded." Since then, Vandenberg and the city have been inexorably linked. The area also saw boom times when shuttle missions were taking off from the base but experienced a recession after that program ended. See more

Looking for 1 bedroom apartments in Lompoc offers a variety of choices and price points. 1 bedroom apartments allow more privacy than living with a roommate, and gives you more flexibility to find the perfect space for yourself or with a significant other.

There are a few things to consider when touring 1 bedroom apartments, including the square footage and layout. In some cities, small 1 bedroom apartments may cost nearly the same as a studio apartment. Decide whether cost, amenities, or location are the most important to help guide your apartment search.

If cost is a factor while searching for 1 bedroom apartments in Lompoc, consider which floor you will live on. The bottom floor is often cheaper than top floor units, or there may be a unit with undesirable views or with an outdated kitchen that rents for less.

Remember to come prepared during your apartment hunt with pay stubs, a letter of employment or recommendation, identification, and a checkbook to act quickly. The best 1 bedroom apartments require fast action, so come ready to sign.