Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, CA from $500 (82 Rentals)

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Pacific West Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific West Apartments

13930 Chadron AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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HAWTHORNE TERRACE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

HAWTHORNE TERRACE

12923-13007 Kornblum AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Luna Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luna Park Apartments

12912 Roselle AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Courtyard Hawthorne
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Hawthorne

4171 W El Segundo BlvdHawthorne, CA 90250
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The Valencia Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Valencia Apartments

4560 W 120th StHawthorne, CA 90250
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Villa Bella Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Bella Apartments

3137 W 139th StHawthorne, CA 90250
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14602-14608 Yukon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14602-14608 Yukon Ave

14602-14608 Yukon AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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14118 Cordary Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

14118 Cordary Ave

14118 Cordary AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Cerise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cerise Apartments

13802 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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12919 Doty Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

12919 Doty Ave

12919 Doty AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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The Duquesne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Duquesne Apartments

12319 MANOR DrHawthorne, CA 90250
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Cedar Pointe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Pointe

12638 Cedar AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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4381 W 136th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4381 W 136th St

4381 W 136th StHawthorne, CA 90250
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Villa Serena Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Serena Apartments

13515 Doty AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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El Caballero
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Caballero

13724 Chadron AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Cerise Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cerise Apartments

14100 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Crescent Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Apartments

13805 Doty AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Crestgarden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestgarden Apartments

13026 Florwood AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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4926 W 118th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4926 W 118th Pl

4926 W 118th PlHawthorne, CA 90250
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Doty Avenue Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Doty Avenue Apartments

13942 Doty AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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13615 Cerise Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

13615 Cerise Ave

13615 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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14501 Cerise Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14501 Cerise Ave.

14501 Cerise AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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14006 Doty Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14006 Doty Ave

14006 Doty AveHawthorne, CA 90250

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14110 Yukon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14110 Yukon Ave

14110 Yukon AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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4436 W 142nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4436 W 142nd St

4436 W 142nd StHawthorne, CA 90250
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13600 Doty Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13600 Doty Ave

13600 Doty AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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Trinidad Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinidad Apartments

14111 Cordary AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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El Segundo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Segundo Apartments

4050 W El Segundo BlvdHawthorne, CA 90250
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MANOR
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MANOR

12245 Manor DrHawthorne, CA 90250
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PRAIRIE
Studio Apartments

PRAIRIE

13741 Prairie AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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12233 Manor Dr.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

12233 Manor Dr.

12233 Manor DrHawthorne, CA 90250

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13616-13622 Kornblum Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13616-13622 Kornblum Ave

13616-13622 Kornblum AveHawthorne, CA 90250
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1436 12th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1436 12th St

1436 12th StManhattan Beach, CA 90266
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1300 W 134th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1300 W 134th St

1300 W 134th StGardena, CA 90247

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Hawthorne, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hawthorne, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/29/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Holly Glen$3,695$1,44581

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 $1,335. Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable Apartments in the Empowerment Congress Southwest Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,368. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
10600 S. Inglewood Blvd.StudioStudio,1BA$1,335
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable ApartmentsA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1,368
10112 Felton Ave0+1Studio,1BA$1,380
Premier ApartmentsStudio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!***Studio,1BA$1,395
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,399
14501 Cerise Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Island Breeze ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,432
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
HAWTHORNE WAYDeluxe Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!...Studio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, CA

As of May 30, 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 12520 Oxford Ave Model at 12520 Oxford Ave, Unit B starting at $2,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fusion at South Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10626 S. Budlong Ave.2/12BR,1BA$0.91
12520 Oxford Ave, Unit B12520 Oxford Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.29
14902 Eastwood Ave14902 Eastwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
701 S Osage Ave, Unit 3701 S Osage Ave2BR,1BA$2.07
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Casa Grande2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Marquis Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.13
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable ApartmentsA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1.95

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,445.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,368, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $3,695.

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 $145 which is $3,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.

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