Lompoc, CA

16 Apartments for Rent with Garages

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

Lompoc apartments with garages are sometimes more expensive than other options. However, they may make more financial sense in the long run.

Weather, break-ins, and daily struggles to find a space can take a toll financially and physically. Remember that even cities in mild climates experience issues like salt air, tornadoes, hail, falling branches from storms, and other issues.

It’s also possible to score an auto insurance reduction if you park in a garage. Ask your insurance provider about any deals or discounts that could trim money off the cost of your monthly bill.

Before signing a lease, ask the landlord or property manager about any restrictions on garage use. It’s important to know if there are enough spaces for tenants and visitors and what happens if the garage is full. If you’re moving into an apartment inside a home, ask about any conditions on its use and if storage is allowed.