1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA (771 Rentals)

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908 N Rose Ave
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908 N Rose Ave

908 N Rose AveCompton, CA 90221
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206-214 Elm St
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206-214 Elm St

206-214 Elm StCompton, CA 90220
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328 W Laurel St
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328 W Laurel St

328 W Laurel StCompton, CA 90220

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313 W Poplar St
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313 W Poplar St

313 W Poplar StCompton, CA 90220
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422 W Palm St
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422 W Palm St

422 W Palm StCompton, CA 90220
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134 E Cypress St
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134 E Cypress St

134 E Cypress StCompton, CA 90220
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211 E Indigo St
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211 E Indigo St

211 E Indigo StCompton, CA 90220

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413 S Acacia Ave
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413 S Acacia Ave

413 S Acacia AveCompton, CA 90220
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110 N Burris Ave
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110 N Burris Ave

110 N Burris AveCompton, CA 90221
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102 E Indigo St
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102 E Indigo St

102 E Indigo 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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107 E Johnson St
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107 E Johnson St

107 E Johnson StCompton, CA 90220
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1208 E Golden St
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1208 E Golden St

1208 E Golden StCompton, CA 90221

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2115 E 122nd St
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2115 E 122nd St

2115 E 122nd StCompton, CA 90222
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15512 White Ave
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15512 White Ave

15512 White AveCompton, CA 90221
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116 S Willow Ave
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116 S Willow Ave

116 S Willow AveCompton, 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. Palm Gate Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 875 square feet and currently listed start at $1,870. 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
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 1/1875 Sq Ft$1,870
El Cordova ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath850 Sq Ft$2,300
EnclaveF1789 Sq Ft$2,391
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
4217 Carlin Ave1 Bed 1 Bath660 Sq Ft$1,950
Del Amo1 bed, 1 bath650 Sq Ft$1,875
903 N. Sloan Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath650 Sq Ft$1,595

Cheapest Available Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Compton, CA is the 1/1 Model starting from $1,263 at Avalon in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The second most affordable Compton 1 Bedroom is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 13812 Avalon Blvd starting at $1,395 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Compton is currently $1,992. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Compton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Avalon1/1$1,263
13812 Avalon Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,395
908 N Rose Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,495
4623 E Compton Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,595
903 N. Sloan Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,595
2519 E. Monroe St.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,595
6303-6315 Cherry Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,599
El Segundo1 bed, 1 bath$1,600
819 W 137th St1 Bd, 1 Bath$1,650
The Drew Southbay1/1$1,687

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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 Avalon listed at $1,263.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Compton is $1,992.

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 650 sq ft.

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