Average Rent in Hawthorne, CA

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Current Versus Historical Hawthorne, CA Rents

Hawthorne rentals average $1,695 for a studio rental to $10,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $127 (8.09%) year-over-year from $1,573 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (1.55%) year-over-year from $1,773 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $341 (13.32%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $2,899. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.61%) year-over-year from $4,073 to $4,098. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,618 (121.30%) year-over-year from $4,632 to $10,250. 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 up by 4.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.60% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 70.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.77	$1,700	$1,573 (8.09%)	$1,462 (16.31%)
1 BR	$36.18	$1,800	$1,773 (1.55%)	$1,697 (6.09%)
2 BR	$38.10	$2,899	$2,558 (13.32%)	$2,349 (23.41%)
3 BR	$35.92	$4,098	$4,073 (0.61%)	$3,525 (16.24%)
4+ BR	$42.10	$10,250	$4,632 (121.30%)	$4,100 (150.00%)

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 $4,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Hawthorne, CA is Manhattan Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,650 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 2.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 50.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Hawthorne, CA are about 38.62% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.67% 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	$1,650	$1,795	$2,650	$2,100
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500	$2,495
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,200	$2,700	$3,950	$4,800
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,600	$4,563	$11,500
Manhattan Beach, CA	N/A	$3,895	$10,000	$12,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Hawthorne

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne. Some of these neighborhoods include Park Mesa Heights, Congress Southeast, and Westchester-Playa Del Rey. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne, CA is currently around $4,301 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,301. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Hawthorne's average rent, which is only $2,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Hawthorne, Park Mesa Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,075 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
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$1,750	$2,250	$2,075
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,800	$2,350	$2,500
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,681	$2,975	$4,200	$4,125
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,346	$3,200	$4,895	$4,476
North Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,423	$4,800
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$3,600	$5,995	$6,495

Top Counties Near Hawthorne

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Hawthorne

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Hawthorne, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,200. 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 $2,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,948 per month is 90094, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,500. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Hawthorne, CA is $2,865 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,605 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 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	$1,650	$1,775	$2,650	$2,250
90278, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,300	$4,800
90044, Westmont, CA	$1,500	$1,825	$2,400	$2,200
90045, Los Angeles, CA	$1,712	$2,865	$3,605	$3,177
90293, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,900	$4,160	$4,200
90094, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,500	$5,350	$5,948
90292, Marina del Rey, CA	$2,370	$3,684	$6,148	$5,873

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 $2,250. 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 $1,695 and an average price per square feet of $50.77. 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $36.18. There are a total of 31 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $38.10. There are a total of 22 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, 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 $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.