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property at 4541 W 172nd St

$1,499

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4541 W 172nd St

LawndaleCA90260
property at 3247 W Century Blvd

$1,600

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$1,600

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3247 W Century Blvd, Unit 8

3247 W Century Blvd
InglewoodCA90303

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property at 15820 Arcturus Ave

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15820 Arcturus Ave, Unit B

15820 Arcturus Ave
GardenaCA90249
property at 811 E Nutwood St

$2,000

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811 E Nutwood St

InglewoodCA90301

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property at 1412 W 107th St

$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1412 W 107th St

Los AngelesCA90047

Hawthorne, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hawthorne, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

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$2,850$1,37986

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hawthorne, CA is a Studio unit found at Premier Apartments in the Gardena neighborhood priced from $1,095. Kelso in the Inglewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier ApartmentsJr Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN - SPECIAL OA...Studio,1BA$1,095
Kelso0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,275
10600 S. Inglewood Blvd.StudioStudio,1BA$1,295
11115 S Budlong AveOne bed One bath1BR,1BA$1,300
10302-6 Felton Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,365
10305 Buford Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,365
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable ApartmentsA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1,368
Casa GrandeStudioStudio,1BA$1,379
13921 Normandie Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $2.18 price per square foot 11311 Hawthorne Blvd Model at 11311 Hawthorne Blvd in the in the Southwest Inglewood neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 3-Bedroom Model at Icon at Rosecrans starting at $1,827 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Hollypark 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.
11311 Hawthorne Blvd11311 Hawthorne Blvd2BR,2BA$2.18
Icon at Rosecrans3-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Vermont Breeze Apartments2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.00
Village Pointe ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.09
2620 W 141St Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.30
14102 Lemoli Ave1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
London Arms Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.14
Harvard Yard and Glenmary Senior Affordable ApartmentsA1 Harvard Yard1BR,1BA$1.95
Hampton Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.31
11115 S Budlong AveOne bed one bath1BR,1BA$2.17

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne

What type of rentals are currently available in Hawthorne?

There are currently 3963 Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $7,500. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hawthorne ranging from $1,200 to $68,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hawthorne?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hawthorne ranges from $1,200 to $68,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,040.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hawthorne?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hawthorne range from $1,827 to $7,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,895 to $11,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,020.

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