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13637 Cordary Ave

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Luna Park Apartments

Courtyard Hawthorne

11813 Acacia (55+ Senior Community)

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14602-14608 Yukon Ave

13501 Inglewood Ave

14118 Cordary Ave

Cerise Apartments

12919 Doty Ave
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4381 W 136th St

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4926 W 118th Pl

Doty Avenue Apartments

13615 Cerise Ave

El Segundo Apartments

14006 Doty Ave

4117 W. Broadway

Marina Apartments

4436 W 142nd St

13600 Doty Ave

12311 Grevillea Ave
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14428 Cerise Avenue

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13616-13622 Kornblum Ave

4654 W El Segundo Blvd

520 S Flower St

5875 Interceptor St

5875 Interceptor St

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5875 Interceptor St

5875 Interceptor St
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Hawthorne, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hawthorne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $2,130 | $1,200 | $3,165 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $1,450 | $3,505 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,587 | $4,571 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,949 | $1,827 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,358 | $2,020 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hawthorne, CA
Pricing Updated: 02/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Hawthorne, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hawthorne Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Glen | $3,545 | $1,369 | 79 |
Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hawthorne, CA is a Studio unit found at 10600 S. Inglewood Blvd. in the La Cienega neighborhood priced from $1,295. 11143 S. Inglewood Ave. in the South Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10600 S. Inglewood Blvd. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 11143 S. Inglewood Ave. | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 10305 Buford Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Casa Grande | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| 13637 Cordary Ave | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| The Century Village (9910 S Village Dr) | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Premier Apartments | Studio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!*** | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Rosecrans | Studio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL... | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 803 Java Ave Inglewood, CA 90301 | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,431 |
| Villa Gardens | Studio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR MOVE ... | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, CA
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2/1 Model at 10626 S. Budlong Ave. in the in the South Central LA neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 3 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Townhome Model at 11626 Cedar Ave. starting at $2,746 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Southwest Inglewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10626 S. Budlong Ave. | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 11626 Cedar Ave. | 3 Bed 2 1/2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| 17825 Crenshaw Blvd, Unit 3 | 17825 Crenshaw Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Icon at Rosecrans | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Village Pointe Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| 14501 Cerise Ave. | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Marquis Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| London Arms -14100-14030 CHADRON AVE | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Hawthorne Overview
Located in the southern tier of Los Angeles County, Hawthorne is a proud working-class city with much to offer potential residents looking for prosperity in sunny California. Home to aircraft manufacturing as well as an assortment of other bedrock economy builders, Hawthorne makes an excellent place to call home.
Why live in Hawthorne, CA?
Offering easy access to the excitement and job market of greater Los Angeles while maintaining a proud identity all its own, Hawthorne is a wonderful place to work and raise a family. From the spectacular California weather to the assortment of public parks and schools, this relaxed and blue-collar metro area is chock full of opportunity and cultural diversity.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,435.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is 1016 W 103rd St which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $3,545.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Hawthorne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hawthorne?
Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $1,372 which is $2,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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