1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA (775 Rentals)

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422 W Laurel St
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422 W Laurel St

422 W Laurel StCompton, CA 90220
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410 N Pearl Ave
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410 N Pearl Ave

410 N Pearl AveCompton, CA 90221

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107 E Johnson St
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107 E Johnson St

107 E Johnson StCompton, CA 90220
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619 E 154th St
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619 E 154th St

619 E 154th StCompton, CA 90220
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2211 Rosecrans
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2211 Rosecrans

2211 RosecransCompton, CA 90221
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523 N Willow Ave
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523 N Willow Ave

523 N Willow AveCompton, CA 90221
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432 W Palm St
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432 W Palm St

432 W Palm StCompton, CA 90220
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Weber Apartments
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Weber Apartments

3021 N Santa Fe AveCompton, CA 90222
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103 E Cypress St
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103 E Cypress St

103 E Cypress StCompton, CA 90220

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Compton Duplex
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Compton Duplex

1212 E Pine StCompton, CA 90221
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Alondra Duplex
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Alondra Duplex

117-119 E Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90220
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1202 E Golden St
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1202 E Golden St

1202 E Golden StCompton, CA 90221
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201 N Willow Ave
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201 N Willow Ave

201 N Willow AveCompton, CA 90221

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715 S Bullis Rd
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715 S Bullis Rd

715 S Bullis RdCompton, CA 90221
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912 N Culver Ave
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912 N Culver Ave

912 N Culver AveCompton, CA 90220
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326 W Palm St
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326 W Palm St

326 W Palm StCompton, CA 90220
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456 Magnolia St
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456 Magnolia St

456 Magnolia StCompton, CA 90220

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134 E Myrrh St
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134 E Myrrh St

134 E Myrrh StCompton, CA 90220
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100 E Myrrh St
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100 E Myrrh St

100 E Myrrh StCompton, CA 90220
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201 S Willow Ave
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201 S Willow Ave

201 S Willow AveCompton, CA 90221
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1415 E Alondra Blvd
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1415 E Alondra Blvd

1415 E Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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Largest Available Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Compton, CA is found at San Marcos Village Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,925. El Cordova Apartments in the Links at Victoria neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $2,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Compton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1,000 Sq Ft$1,925
El Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath850 Sq Ft$2,300
EnclaveF1789 Sq Ft$2,277
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath750 Sq Ft$1,795
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x1735 Sq Ft$1,795
1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans)1 Bed 1 Bath670 Sq Ft$1,795
903 N. Sloan Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$1,650
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath650 Sq Ft$1,650
Lynwood Palms1x1640 Sq Ft$1,795
Palm Villa Apartments1BR/1BA600 Sq Ft$1,995

Cheapest Available Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Compton, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,595 at 2519 E. Monroe St. in the Links at Victoria neighborhood. The second most affordable Compton 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom + One Bath Model at 13605 S. Vermont Avenue starting at $1,650 in the North Gardena neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Compton is currently $1,995. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Compton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
2519 E. Monroe St.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,595
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath$1,650
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath$1,650
819 W 137th St1 Bd, 1 Bath$1,650
903 N. Sloan Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,650
Avalon1/1$1,658
The Drew Southbay1/1$1,687
Gardena Royale1 Bed 1 Bath$1,745
Lynwood Palms1x1$1,795

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Compton Overview

Known as 'Hub City' thanks to its conveniently centralized location to downtown Los Angeles, Compton is a historic, working-class city in the great state of California. Boasting a proud character and plenty of west coast charm all its own, this iconic locale is well worthy of consideration by anyone yearning for a Cali rental to call home.

Why live in Compton, CA?

Long a staple of popular culture as a landmark city of greater Los Angeles, Compton rentals are an excellent spot for those desiring a Cali residence that offers big city amenities and a highly ideal centralized location. The city was recently designated as an 'Entrepreneurial Hot Spot' by Cognetics, Inc. and the local economy of 'Hub city' remains solid thanks to textile and other industrial manufacturing in the area.

Compton, CA
Population: 96,617

Ranked #327

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Compton Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Compton with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Compton is at 2519 E. Monroe St. listed at $1,595.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Compton Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Compton is $1,995.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Compton Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Compton is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,925 at San Marcos Village Apartments.

What is the average size for Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Compton is currently 685 sq ft.

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