Known as the birthplace of the Beach Boys and home to SpaceX headquarters, Hawthorne offers renters a prime South Bay location with easy access to Los Angeles amenities. This 6-square-mile city sits just five miles from Los Angeles International Airport, making it ideal for frequent travelers or aerospace professionals. Hawthorne's rental market features a mix of apartment communities and single-family homes, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for around $1,529 per month and showing modest annual increases of less than 1%.

Renters appreciate Hawthorne's excellent transportation options, including the Century Freeway (I-105) along the northern boundary with the Metro C Line running down its center, and the San Diego Freeway (I-405) on the western edge. Major employers in the area include Amazon's fulfillment center, OSI Systems, and numerous aerospace companies anchored by SpaceX's massive facility. The city's location provides quick access to Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and El Segundo's tech corridor.

The Hawthorne Holly Glen neighborhood offers tree-lined streets and single-family homes, while the Ramona area features a mix of apartments and residential properties. The Bodger Park district provides a more suburban feel with its park-side location. The Mediterranean climate ensures plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of 263 sunny days annually. With its central location just minutes from South Bay beaches, multiple community parks including Memorial Park and Jim Thorpe Park, and position at the heart of Southern California's aerospace industry, Hawthorne offers renters a convenient Los Angeles County location rich in cultural history.