Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Hawthorne, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hawthorne rent stands today

    Hawthorne, CA rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying $50 more per month on average than last year.

  • Hawthorne is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a slightly lower-cost option compared to the national median rent.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hawthorne rent for $1,525/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,795/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,422/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $9,300/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Hawthorne

$1,850/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

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

$3.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hawthorne

166

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,825, whereas a house costs $4,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Hawthorne run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,350

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,422

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$9,300

No Change

116%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,422

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,300

Last year

116%

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$4,900
increased by158%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hawthorne, CA is 62% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Hawthorne, CA

Greystone - Photo 1 of 1

57m ago

9.7

Excellent

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Greystone

13700 Lemoli Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,395–$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Lemoli Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Lemoli Apartments

13935 Lemoli Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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12909 Cordary Ave - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

12909 Cordary Ave

12909 Cordary Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Pinnacle Rosewood, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Pinnacle Rosewood, LLC

4935 W 120th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250

2 beds

1 bath

$2,120

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hawthorne?

Average rent prices in Hawthorne have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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), North Hawthorne ($1,895/mo), and Bodger Park El Camino Village ($2,250/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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