2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Hawthorne, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Hawthorne, California as of July 2026. That's +9% higher than the citywide median of $2,138 and +41% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Hawthorne
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hawthorne
Compare Hawthorne's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Hawthorne.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Hawthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawndale, CA | 1.8 mi | $2,500 | +$160 (+7%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 2.7 mi | $2,416 | +$76 (+3%) |
| Gardena, CA | 3.1 mi | $2,300 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Westmont, CA | 3.7 mi | $1,579 | $-761 (-33%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 3.9 mi | $3,490 | +$1,150 (+49%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 4.1 mi | $3,940 | +$1,600 (+68%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 4.8 mi | $3,290 | +$950 (+41%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 5 mi | $3,820 | +$1,480 (+63%) |
| View Park-Windsor Hills, CA | 5.6 mi | $2,206 | $-134 (-6%) |
| Culver City, CA | 7.2 mi | $3,390 | +$1,050 (+45%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 8 mi | $1,637 | $-703 (-30%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 8.5 mi | $3,940 | +$1,600 (+68%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Hawthorne — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hawthorne?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Hawthorne, California is $2,340 per month. This is +9% higher than the citywide median of $2,138.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Hawthorne?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,600 ($7,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hawthorne expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Hawthorne's 2-bedroom median of $2,340 is +41% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hawthorne rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Hawthorne ranks #113 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Hawthorne?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Gardena ($2,300), Westmont ($1,579), View Park-Windsor Hills ($2,206).