Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Hawthorne, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hawthorne rent stands today

    Hawthorne, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying $157 less per month on average than last year.

  • Hawthorne sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 153 total rentals providing limited but diverse options for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hawthorne run around $1,548/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,312/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,450/month. The 4+ bedroom segment stands out at $15,000/month as a high-end tier in the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ramona rents fell 26.7% year over year to $1,850/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and represents a localized cooldown in Ramona.

Median rent

Median rent in Hawthorne

$1,850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Hawthorne is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$3.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hawthorne

153

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hawthorne rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Hawthorne, CA

Average rent prices in Hawthorne have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Hawthorne, CA

Rent prices in Hawthorne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hawthorne is $1,850, whereas a house costs $5,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Hawthorne run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,547

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,312

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$3,450

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$15,000

13%

199%

Studio

Average rent

$1,547

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,312

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

199%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hawthorne, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Hawthorne, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hawthorne and Beverly Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hawthorne

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,375
increased by130%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hawthorne, CA is 58% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Hawthorne, CA

NewB LA T 4730 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

NewB LA T 4730

4730 W 118th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Greystone - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Greystone

13700 Lemoli Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$2,895

Call

Lemoli Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Lemoli Apartments

13935 Lemoli Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

Call for price

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312 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

312

4111 W Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

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Frequently asked questions for Hawthorne, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hawthorne rental market.

How much is rent in Hawthorne?

The average rent in Hawthorne is $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hawthorne?

Average rent prices in Hawthorne have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Hawthorne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hawthorne is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hawthorne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hawthorne are East Hawthorne ($1,795/mo), Ramona ($1,850/mo), and North Hawthorne ($1,895/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hawthorne?

To comfortably afford rent in Hawthorne, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hawthorne?

December offers the best rental deals in Hawthorne, with rents running approximately 4% lower than peak March pricing and less competition from other renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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