Hawthorne Property Management

SpaceX Spillover. Emerging Opportunity.

Home to SpaceX's primary manufacturing campus, Hawthorne is experiencing a transformation. Affordable entry points and rising demand make this one of the South Bay's most compelling emerging markets.

Schofield Properties personally manages rental homes and apartment buildings in Hawthorne, California. We handle tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and owner financial reporting, with the same person overseeing your property from start to finish. We have managed the South Bay since 1972.

Hawthorne rental market signals

• Market cycle: Expansion (rents rising with strong absorption)
• Median rent: $1,795/mo
• Occupancy: 0% across Schofield-managed units vs 93.5% market
• Days to lease: 0 days vs 30 market average
• Tenant retention: 0% vs 61.5% market

SpaceX's factory town and the South Bay's clearest value-add play

Hawthorne is the only LA County city where SpaceX maintains its primary manufacturing campus. The 1 Rocket Road complex remains SpaceX's Falcon 9 production hub and Starlink mission control, employing thousands who rent in surrounding neighborhoods alongside workers from the Tesla Design Center and the nearby aerospace cluster. With 72% of households renting and a citywide median near $891K, Hawthorne is a fundamentally landlord-friendly market with a clear value-add pocket in Bodger Park and a transit catalyst in the K Line extension targeted for construction around 2027.

Neighborhoods we manage in Hawthorne

• Holly Glen / Hollyglen — The city's most affluent pocket near the SpaceX campus, where 2025 closings averaged roughly $1.1M and demand runs consistently above the city average. Average rent about $2,400/mo (+3.0%).
• Del Aire — West-side neighborhood near Aviation Blvd and the 405, with a suburban feel and strong LAX-employment proximity. Average rent about $2,100/mo (+2.5%).
• Bodger Park / El Camino Village — The eastern edge of the city and the clearest value-add entry point, with prices that dipped to roughly $735K in early 2025. Average rent about $1,900/mo (+2.8%).
• Downtown / Hawthorne Blvd Corridor — The commercial-residential spine where planned K Line stops are the key transit catalyst through 2027 and beyond. Average rent about $2,000/mo (+3.5%).

What we are seeing on the ground

• SpaceX manufacturing stays in Hawthorne — Despite the HQ move to Texas, the Hawthorne factory remains SpaceX's Falcon 9 hub and Starlink mission control, keeping thousands of employees renting near the campus and sustaining demand.
• K Line South Bay extension advances — The September 2025 Final EIR routes the K Line extension along Hawthorne Blvd with construction as early as 2027; station sites are already shaping developer interest.
• Flat values plus a 72% renter share equals an acquisition window — Values flat to down year-over-year and softening 2BR rents create an entry window for operators who can hold through the transit cycle, with the high renter share keeping absorption strong.

Property types we manage

• Single Family Residences: 11 units under management, averaging $2,650/mo at 97% occupancy. Near SpaceX campus commands premium.
• Small Multi-Family (2-8 units): 32 units under management, averaging $1,750/mo at 96.5% occupancy. Best cash flow in the South Bay.
• Large Multi-Family (9-18 units): 45 units under management, averaging $1,550/mo at 96% occupancy. Value-add renovations yielding 15%+ rent bumps.

Nearby markets we also manage: El Segundo property management, Inglewood property management, Gardena property management.

Book a call to talk about managing your Hawthorne property, or run the free rental model to see what your unit should earn.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Schofield Properties manage rental property in Hawthorne?

Yes. Schofield Properties manages single family homes, multi family buildings, and apartments in Hawthorne, California (90250), from our office in nearby El Segundo. We have managed the South Bay since 1972.

How much does property management cost in Hawthorne?

Full Service management in Hawthorne runs 8 to 10 percent of collected rent, with no setup fees and no markup on maintenance.

What does property management in Hawthorne include?

Tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, lease renewals, and monthly owner reporting, all overseen personally by your dedicated Hawthorne property manager.