1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA (744 Rentals)

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Weber Apartments
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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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432 W Palm St
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432 W Palm St

432 W Palm 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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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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908 N Rose Ave
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908 N Rose Ave

908 N Rose 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. 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
EnclaveF3842 Sq Ft$2,271
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath750 Sq Ft$1,795
Remodeled 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$1,750
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x1735 Sq Ft$1,795
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 1/1735 Sq Ft$1,870
Kalmia Rose at Jordan Downs1 Bed 1 Bath Style C701 Sq Ft$1,732
Palm Villa Apartments1BR/1BA700 Sq Ft$2,100

Cheapest Available Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Compton, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,100 at 9318 Victoria Ave in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The second most affordable Compton 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Lynwood Palms starting at $1,599 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Compton is currently $1,947. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Compton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
9318 Victoria Ave1 Bed 1 Bath$1,100
Lynwood Palms1x1$1,599
RosecransUpgraded 1 Bedroom$1,650
819 W 137th St1 Bd, 1 Bath$1,650
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath$1,686
Luxurious Apartments - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom and 1 Bedroom units available!1BR/1.0BA$1,687
Jasmine Garden Apartments1 x 1$1,704

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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.

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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 9318 Victoria Ave listed at $1,100.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Compton is $1,947.

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 600 sq ft.

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