Studio Apartment Rent in Hawthorne, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Hawthorne, California as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,138 and +28% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Hawthorne
Compare Hawthorne's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Hawthorne.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Hawthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawndale, CA | 1.8 mi | $1,770 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Inglewood, CA | 2.7 mi | $1,698 | +$48 (+3%) |
| Gardena, CA | 3.1 mi | $1,615 | $-35 (-2%) |
| Westmont, CA | 3.7 mi | $1,233 | $-417 (-25%) |
| El Segundo, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,470 | +$820 (+50%) |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 4.1 mi | $2,790 | +$1,140 (+69%) |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 4.8 mi | $2,325 | +$675 (+41%) |
| Hermosa Beach, CA | 5 mi | $2,700 | +$1,050 (+64%) |
| Culver City, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,400 | +$750 (+45%) |
| Florence-Graham, CA | 8 mi | $1,029 | $-621 (-38%) |
| Marina del Rey, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,790 | +$1,140 (+69%) |
| Lomita, CA | 8.6 mi | $1,780 | +$130 (+8%) |
Studio rent in Hawthorne — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Hawthorne?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Hawthorne, California is $1,650 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,138.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Hawthorne?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Hawthorne expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Hawthorne's studio median of $1,650 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Hawthorne rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Hawthorne ranks #99 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Hawthorne?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Gardena ($1,615), Westmont ($1,233), Florence-Graham ($1,029).