Apollo South Bay
12888 Crenshaw Blvd,
Gardena, CA 90249
$2,494 - $4,571
Studio - 2 Beds
Hawthorne
Hawthorne, CA Area Guide
LAX and the beach are at your fingertips in “The City of Good Neighbors.”
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Welcome to Hawthorne, a South Bay city known for its aerospace industry and convenient location. Situated just five miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Hawthorne combines industrial heritage with modern innovation, highlighted by SpaceX's headquarters and manufacturing facilities. The rental market offers diverse housing options, from apartment communities to single-family homes, with current average rents ranging from $1,408 for studios to $2,403 for three-bedroom units. Despite modest year-over-year increases of 0.8-2%, rental rates remain lower compared to nearby coastal communities.
Residents appreciate the Mediterranean climate and proximity to Southern California attractions. The city features several parks, including Jim Thorpe Park, while the Hawthorne Plaza Transit Center provides public transportation connections throughout the region. Local landmarks include the Beach Boys Historic Landmark, marking an important piece of music history. Established neighborhoods include Ramona, Holly Glen, and the Del Aire area. The city is home to several educational institutions, including Hawthorne Math and Science Academy. The landscape of Hawthorne reflects its aerospace heritage - the former Northrop Corporation facility, which produced aircraft during World War II, now houses SpaceX's main factory and headquarters, representing the city's continued connection to aviation and space exploration.
Explore the City
Bring your Children to the Del Aire Park.
Bring your Children to Hawthorne's Jim Thorpe Park to Enjoy the Wading Pool and Playground.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hawthorne, CA is $1,464 for a studio, $1,603 for one bedroom, $1,944 for two bedrooms, and $2,445 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hawthorne has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,603/month
585 Sq Ft
House
$3,594/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,827/month
990 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,264/month
1,468 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hawthorne, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
75
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
45
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
60
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
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School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dockweiler State Beach
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
- Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
- Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
- Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
Military Bases
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Top Apartments in Hawthorne
Houses for Rent in Hawthorne
Property Management Companies in Hawthorne, CA
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
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134
Communities
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4,037
Units
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38
Cities
19 Communities in Hawthorne
Real Estate Connection
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20
Communities
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1,310
Units
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6
Cities
10 Communities in Hawthorne
Property Management Associates
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71
Communities
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3,452
Units
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25
Cities
5 Communities in Hawthorne
Greystone Management Group, Inc.
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20
Communities
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1,640
Units
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8
Cities
3 Communities in Hawthorne
Power Property Management
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27
Communities
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866
Units
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7
Cities
3 Communities in Hawthorne
Anza Management Company
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72
Communities
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11,362
Units
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33
Cities
2 Communities in Hawthorne
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.