1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA (769 Rentals)

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422 W Laurel St
$1,650 - $1,755
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422 W Laurel St

422 W Laurel StCompton, CA 90220
property at 4020 E Alondra Blvd

$1,875

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4020 E Alondra Blvd

ComptonCA90221
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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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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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102 E Indigo St
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102 E Indigo St

102 E Indigo 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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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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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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326 W Palm St
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326 W Palm St

326 W Palm StCompton, CA 90220
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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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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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1415 E Alondra Blvd
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1415 E Alondra Blvd

1415 E Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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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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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
750 Redondo Beach BlvdOne Bedroom + One Bath795 Sq Ft$1,750
EnclaveF1789 Sq Ft$2,277
3030 E. Artesia Blvd1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$1,750
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath750 Sq Ft$1,795
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x1735 Sq Ft$1,795
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 1/1735 Sq Ft$1,870
7800 Madison St1 Bed, 1 bath708 Sq Ft$1,675
Palm Villa Apartments1BR/1BA700 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Compton, CA is the 1 Bd, 1 Bath Model starting from $1,650 at 819 W 137th St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The second most affordable Compton 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 7800 Madison St starting at $1,675 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Compton is currently $2,021. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Compton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
819 W 137th St1 Bd, 1 Bath$1,650
7800 Madison St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,675
Luxurious Apartments - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom and 1 Bedroom units available!1/1$1,687
903 N. Sloan Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath$1,695
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath$1,703
Jasmine Garden Apartments1 x 1$1,704
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath$1,750

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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 819 W 137th St listed at $1,650.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Compton is $2,021.

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 520 sq ft.

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