Average Rent in Hawthorne, CA

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Current Versus Historical Hawthorne, CA Rents

Hawthorne rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $5,195 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,395, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $53 (3.19%) year-over-year from $1,648 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (6.66%) year-over-year from $1,777 to $1,895. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $37 (-1.39%) year-over-year from $2,632 to $2,595. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-0.73%) year-over-year from $3,878 to $3,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $462 (9.75%) year-over-year from $4,733 to $5,195. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$37.29	$1,700	$1,648 (3.19%)	$1,493 (13.84%)
1 BR	$35.63	$1,895	$1,777 (6.66%)	$1,695 (11.80%)
2 BR	$36.51	$2,595	$2,632 (-1.39%)	$2,348 (10.54%)
3 BR	$38.18	$3,850	$3,878 (-0.73%)	$3,700 (4.05%)
4+ BR	$41.87	$5,195	$4,733 (9.75%)	$4,192 (23.94%)

Historical Rents in Hawthorne, CA

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Top Cities Near Hawthorne

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Hawthorne. The average rent in Hawthorne is currently $2,648 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,155, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Hawthorne, CA is Hermosa Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 per month.

Let's compare Hawthorne, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Hawthorne, CA is 1.47% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.02% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Hawthorne, CA are about 1.76% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.80% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Hawthorne, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,695	$1,800	$2,435	$2,155
Inglewood, CA	$1,725	$2,125	$2,595	$2,450
Gardena, CA	$1,775	$1,848	$2,450	$2,648
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,595	$2,600	$3,798	$4,900
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,275	$5,500	$10,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Hawthorne

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Southeast, Marina del Rey, and Westchester-Playa Del Rey. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne, CA is currently around $4,400 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Hawthorne's average rent, which is only $2,395. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne, Congress Southeast has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $6,495 average rent per month, Venice is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Hawthorne. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,800	$2,250	$2,500
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$3,272	$3,350	$4,600	$4,283
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,646	$2,850	$4,425	$4,400
North Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,287	$3,298	$5,200
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,198	$3,304	$6,000	$6,495

Top Counties Near Hawthorne

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Hawthorne

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Hawthorne, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,162. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90044, Westmont, CA at $1,993 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,595 per month is 90094, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,511. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Hawthorne, CA is $2,526 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,423 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Hawthorne, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90250, Hawthorne, CA	$1,573	$1,800	$2,445	$2,195
90278, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,287	$3,345	$5,150
90044, Westmont, CA	$1,450	$1,695	$2,295	$1,993
90045, Los Angeles, CA	$1,646	$2,765	$3,500	$3,174
90094, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,773	$4,975	$5,595
90292, Marina del Rey, CA	$2,179	$3,995	$6,400	$5,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Hawthorne Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Hawthorne, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Hawthorne, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,395. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Hawthorne, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Hawthorne, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Hawthorne, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $37.29. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Hawthorne.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Hawthorne, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,848 and an average price per square feet of $35.63. There are a total of 32 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hawthorne.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Hawthorne, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,550 and an average price per square feet of $36.51. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hawthorne.

How have rent prices in Hawthorne, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Hawthorne, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Hawthorne, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Hawthorne, CA is around $1,916/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.