Airo at South Bay
12530 Crenshaw Blvd,
Hawthorne, CA 90250
$2,325 - $3,725
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hawthorne, CA
What is the average rent in Hawthorne, CA?
$1,597/month
Average Rent
591 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Hawthorne, CA is $1,597 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Hawthorne rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Hawthorne, you can expect to pay about $1,445 per month for a studio, $1,597 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,917 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,432 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hawthorne, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Hawthorne, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
48%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hawthorne?
Based on current rent prices, Bodger Park-El Camino Village is the most affordable neighborhood in Hawthorne.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hawthorne?
Based on current rent prices, Bodger Park-El Camino Village is the most expensive neighborhood in Hawthorne.
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Which Hawthorne neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Hawthorne with the most apartments available is Bodger Park-El Camino Village .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hawthorne, CA?
Because the average rent in Hawthorne is $1,597, you’ll want to make about $5,323 per month or $63,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Hawthorne, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hawthorne, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,455/month
$1,455/month
One Bedroom
$1,162/month
$1,162/month
Two Bedroom
$1,627/month
$1,627/month
Three Bedroom
$1,943/month
$1,943/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.