
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, CA from $500 (81 Rentals)
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12233 Manor Dr.

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4909 W 119th St, Unit Guest House (studio), Unit Guest House (studio)

Pacific West Apartments

HAWTHORNE TERRACE

Luna Park Apartments

Courtyard Hawthorne

11813 Acacia (55+ Senior Community)

The Valencia Apartments
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Villa Bella Apartments

14602-14608 Yukon Ave

13501 Inglewood Ave

14118 Cordary Ave

Cerise Apartments

12919 Doty Ave

Prime Estates/Active Estates

The Duquesne Apartments

Cedar Pointe

4381 W 136th St
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Villa Serena Apartments

El Caballero

Cerise Apartments

Doty Avenue Apartments

13615 Cerise Ave

4926 W 118th Pl

Crestgarden Apartments

Crescent Apartments

14006 Doty Ave

14110 Yukon Ave
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4436 W 142nd St

13600 Doty Ave

12311 Grevillea Ave

13444-13460 Prairie Ave.

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Trinidad Apartments

4654 W El Segundo Blvd

13616-13622 Kornblum Ave

13621 Cerise Ave Apartments

14501 Cerise Ave.
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PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle)

5875 Interceptor St, Unit Serenity Suite 414C-INT

Island Breeze Apartments

1016 W 103rd St

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9650 S Harvard Blvd, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

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139 W Manchester Blvd, Unit Manchester #5, Unit Manchester #5

1436 12th St

1300 W 134th 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 | $2,253 | $1,380 | $3,150 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $1,495 | $6,095 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,991 | $1,587 | $4,571 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,941 | $1,827 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,221 | $2,020 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hawthorne, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/14/2026Current 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 | $3,745 | $1,395 | 78 |
Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hawthorne, CA is a Studio unit found at 11143 S. Inglewood Ave. in the South Bay neighborhood priced from $1,195. 10600 S. Inglewood Blvd. in the La Cienega 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11143 S. Inglewood Ave. | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 10600 S. Inglewood Blvd. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 13637 Cordary Ave | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| 3636 W Imperial Hwy | Jr. Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Premier Apartments | Studio *** $500 MOVE IN SPECIAL OAC!!*** | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| PARKVIEW (Tropic Isle) | JR Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 12306 Gale | Studio - 12306 Gale Ave | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1008 S. Flower Street | 0+1 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 13444-13460 Prairie Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 10112 Felton Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, CA
As of April 14, 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 |
| 1946 W 145th St | 1946 W 145th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Icon at Rosecrans | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 12020 Grevillea Ave | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Vermont Breeze Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Village Pointe Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| 2406 W Imperial Hwy, Unit 2406 W imperial Hwy #c | 2406 W Imperial Hwy | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 14102 Lemoli Ave | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 11877 Grevillea Avenue, | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is 1016 W 103rd St which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $3,745.
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 7 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 $904 which is $2,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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