Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Hawthorne, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hawthorne, CA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $130 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Hawthorne is 4.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 160 total rentals providing a moderate market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hawthorne rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,350/month. Larger units rise to $3,500 for 3-bedrooms and $5,900 for 4+ bedrooms. The bedroom-tier rents show a wide range for different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Hawthorne climbed 24.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This segment's rise contrasts with the overall market trend and shows distinct dynamics for larger units.

Median rent

Median rent in Hawthorne

$1,850/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hawthorne is $1,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hawthorne

160

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hawthorne rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Hawthorne run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,350

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,500

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,900

1%

108%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

108%

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 by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,495
increased by133%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hawthorne, CA is 59% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Hawthorne, CA

NewB LA T 4730 - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8

Very good

NewB LA T 4730

4730 W 118th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Greystone - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Greystone

13700 Lemoli Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,195–$2,895

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

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11715 Ramona Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

North Hawthorne apartment for rent in Hawthorne

11715 Ramona Ave.

11715 Ramona Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hawthorne?

Average rent prices in Hawthorne have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Hawthorne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hawthorne is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hawthorne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hawthorne are East Hawthorne ($1,797/mo), North Hawthorne ($1,895/mo), and Ramona ($2,262/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hawthorne average around $1,790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,360/month, both relatively stable year over year.

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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