Average Rent in Hawthorne, CA
4 apartment buildings, 33 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Hawthorne, CAAvg Rent
$3,394/mo
median $2,879
market average
Cheapest
$1,799/mo
Laurel Pointe Apartments
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
33
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Hawthorne, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hawthorne, CA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Laurel Pointe Apartments
13607 Cordary Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
Pacific Place Apartments
5211 Pacific Concourse Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Airo at South Bay
12530 Crenshaw Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
The Crosby at Hollywood Park Apartments
3998 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 90303, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Pointe Apartments 13607 Cordary Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA | $1,799 | $1,799 | $2.67/ft² | 3.7 (65) | 1 |
| 2 | Pacific Place Apartments 5211 Pacific Concourse Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA | $2,536 | $3,154 | $3.52/ft² | 4 (233) | 26 |
| 3 | Airo at South Bay 12530 Crenshaw Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA | $2,575 as of Sep 18 | $2,933 | $3.49/ft² | 3.9 (129) | 3 |
| 4 | The Crosby at Hollywood Park Apartments 3998 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 90303, USA | $4,296 | $4,701 | $3.66/ft² | 5 (4) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Laurel Pointe Apartments
3.7 (65)13607 Cordary Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
Pacific Place Apartments
4 (233)5211 Pacific Concourse Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Airo at South Bay
3.9 (129)12530 Crenshaw Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
The Crosby at Hollywood Park Apartments
5 (4)3998 E Hardy St, Inglewood, CA 90303, USA
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Hawthorne, CA neighborhoods
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Hawthorne, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hawthorne, CA is $3,394 per month, based on 33 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,799 at Laurel Pointe Apartments to $5,332 at The Crosby at Hollywood Park Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,772/mo | $2,536/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $2,732/mo | $1,799/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $3,681/mo | $3,395/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $4,617/mo | $4,617/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Hawthorne, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hawthorne, CA averages $2,732/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,681/mo. At the local median household income of $72,719, that works out to 56% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hawthorne, CA at $1,723/mo. The current tracked market average runs 97% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hawthorne, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hawthorne, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$136,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,394/mo.
Comfortable income
$163,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,799/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Hawthorne, CA is $72,719 , about 55% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hawthorne, CA
Overall prices in Hawthorne, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hawthorne, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,394 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,738/mo |
Population
85,933
Median household income
$72,719
Census median rent
$1,723/mo
Census rent burden
34.4%
Median age
33.6
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Hawthorne, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Hawthorne, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,150 | -7% | +1.8% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,545 | +4% | +2% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,821 | -17% | +1.4% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,485 | -27% | -1.2% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,292 | -32% | +3.2% | 23 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,337 | -31% | -0.5% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hawthorne, CA?
The average rent in Hawthorne, CA is $3,394 per month, based on 33 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Hawthorne, CA?
The median asking rent in Hawthorne, CA is $2,879 per month, computed from 33 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,394/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hawthorne, CA?
The lowest available rent in Hawthorne, CA starts at $1,799 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hawthorne, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Hawthorne, CA average $2,732/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,799/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hawthorne, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Hawthorne, CA average $3,681/mo. Units start from $3,395/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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