Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Hawthorne, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hawthorne, CA rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $90 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest downward trend from the peak of $1,995/month in July 2024.

  • Hawthorne is 5.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 155 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters in the Los Angeles metro area.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hawthorne rent for $1,575/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,795/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,340/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,324/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $13,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Hawthorne

$1,850/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hawthorne is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hawthorne

155

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hawthorne rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 2% 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 $4,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Hawthorne run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,330.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,340

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,324

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$13,000

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,340

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,324

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,000

Last 30 days

8%

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 by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,925
increased by101%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hawthorne, CA is 53% lower than the median rent in Beverly Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Hawthorne, CA

London Arms - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

London Arms

14030 Chadron Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,565–$2,195

Apartment for rent

Greystone - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

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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

Apartment for rent

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4387 W 134th St #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hawthorne

Apartment - Hawthorne, CA

4387 W 134th St #F, Hawthorne, CA 90250

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hawthorne?

Average rent prices in Hawthorne have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Hawthorne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hawthorne is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hawthorne?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hawthorne are East Hawthorne ($1,800/mo), Bodger Park El Camino Village ($1,837/mo), and North Hawthorne ($1,850/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?

Hawthorne's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. One-bedroom rentals experienced a 1.1% increase from the previous year, whereas 2-bedroom rents remained relatively stable.

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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