Last updated July 11, 2026

Average Rent in South Los Angeles & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Los Angeles, Hawthorne, CA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas South Los Angeles

Hawthorne 90045 90250

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,626/mo

Lowest Available

$618/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

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South Los Angeles vs Hawthorne, CA Average

South Los Angeles is cheaper the Hawthorne, CA average by $302/mo (10%). The citywide average is $2,928/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Los Angeles?

As of July 2026, the average rent in South Los Angeles is $2,626 per month across 1 apartment community and 2 available units.

The most affordable option is The Crosby at Hollywood Park Apartments starting at $618/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,626/mo.

Prices range from $618 to $4,634 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 1 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in South Los Angeles

Studio

$2,626

from $618 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in South Los Angeles

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
The Crosby at Hollywood Park Apartments	$618/mo	$2,626/mo	2	5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Los Angeles

What is the average rent in South Los Angeles?

The average rent in South Los Angeles is $2,626 per month as of July 2026, based on 2 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in South Los Angeles?

The current average rent in South Los Angeles is $2,626/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in South Los Angeles?

The most affordable apartment in South Los Angeles is The Crosby at Hollywood Park Apartments with units starting at $618/mo.

How many apartments are available in South Los Angeles?

There are 2 units available across 1 apartment communities in South Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Los Angeles?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$105,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,626/mo.

Comfortable income

$126,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($618/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.

Cost of living in South Los Angeles

We only have live rent data for South Los Angeles so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,626	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,626/mo	$31,512/year

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 are refreshed annually.

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