What is the average rent in Hawthorne?

Current residents of Hawthorne pay a median rent of $1,530/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in Hawthorne?

At the 30% rule, the $1,530/mo median that current residents of Hawthorne pay (Census estimate) takes about $61,200 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Hawthorne?

78% of Hawthorne's 2,857 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Hawthorne right now?

2 rentals are available in Hawthorne right now, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Hawthorne cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Hawthorne's $1,530/mo median is 42% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Hawthorne, priced and graded.

Current residents of Hawthorne pay a median of $1,530/mo (Census estimate) — 42% below the SF Bay Area average and 9% above the national one. 78% of the 2,857 people here rent. Fairway tracks 4 Hawthorne properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Hawthorne?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,395/mo	50%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,696/mo	50%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Hawthorne, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income.

Who rents in Hawthorne

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Hawthorne pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

18%

$1,000–$1,499

26%

$1,500–$1,999

27%

$2,000+

26%

Is Hawthorne a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Hawthorne grades B- overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Hawthorne—2B-

Oak Tree$1,81816C+

North Kennedy Tract$2,1003B-

South Kennedy Tract$2,00010B

St. Elizabeth$1,79815C+

Fruitvale Station$2,09612B-

Patten$2,2508B-

Reservoir Hill / Meadow Brook$2,24816B

Peralta / Hacienda—1B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Hawthorne.

Population2,857

Median Income$62K

Hispanic

52%

Asian

23%

Black

11%

White

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Hawthorne get to work.

Drive Alone60%

Walk/Bike11%

Work from Home4%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Hawthorne.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

40%

Single Family

27%

Small Apt Building

26%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

13%

1980–1999

11%

1960–1979

19%

1940–1959

30%

Before 1939

28%

Renting in Hawthorne, explained

What is the average rent in Hawthorne?: Current residents of Hawthorne pay a median rent of $1,530/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Hawthorne grades B- overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Hawthorne?: At the 30% rule, the $1,530/mo median that current residents of Hawthorne pay (Census estimate) takes about $61,200 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Hawthorne?: 78% of Hawthorne's 2,857 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Hawthorne right now?: 2 rentals are available in Hawthorne right now, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Hawthorne cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Hawthorne's $1,530/mo median is 42% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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