1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA (634 Rentals)

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831 E Pine St
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831 E Pine St

831 E Pine StCompton, CA 90221
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711-713 S. Bullis Rd
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711-713 S. Bullis Rd

711-713 S Bullis AveCompton, CA 90221
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1513 E Kay St
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1513 E Kay St

1501-1701 E Kay StCompton, CA 90221
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955 N Acacia Ave
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955 N Acacia Ave

955 N Acacia AveCompton, CA 90220
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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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2104 E Compton Blvd
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2104 E Compton Blvd

2104 E Compton BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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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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15512 White Ave
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15512 White Ave

15512 White 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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Alondra Duplex
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Alondra Duplex

117-119 E Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90220
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14640 S Atlantic
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14640 S Atlantic

14640 S AtlanticCompton, CA 90221
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2314 E 126th St
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2314 E 126th St

2314 E 126th StCompton, CA 90222

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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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328 W Laurel St
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328 W Laurel St

328 W Laurel StCompton, CA 90220

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Whitfield Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Whitfield Manor

12630 Compton AveCompton, CA 90222
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121 N Culver Ave
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121 N Culver Ave

121 N Culver AveCompton, CA 90220
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2327 E Myrrh St
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2327 E Myrrh St

2327 E Myrrh StCompton, CA 90221
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Kon-tiki Apartments
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Kon-tiki Apartments

2101-2105 E Compton BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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801 E Pine St
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801 E Pine St

801 E Pine StCompton, CA 90221
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1306 Atlantic Dr
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1306 Atlantic Dr

1306 Atlantic DrCompton, CA 90221
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446-448 W Alondra Blvd
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446-448 W Alondra Blvd

446-448 W Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90220
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Seasons
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Seasons

15810 S Frailey 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 $2,250. 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$2,250
SoLA1x1D782 Sq Ft$2,499
EnclaveB1769 Sq Ft$2,271
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath750 Sq Ft$1,695
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x1735 Sq Ft$1,795
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 1/1735 Sq Ft$1,870
Paramount Terrace Apartments1 BRM 1 BTH714 Sq Ft$2,180
Kalmia Rose at Jordan Downs1 Bed 1 Bath Style C701 Sq Ft$1,732

Cheapest Available Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Compton, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,625 at 740 W. Laconia in the North Gardena neighborhood. The second most affordable Compton 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom + One Bath Model at 13605 S. Vermont Avenue starting at $1,650 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Compton is currently $2,011. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Compton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
740 W. Laconia1BR/1.0BA$1,625
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath$1,650
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath$1,683
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath$1,695
Kalmia Rose at Jordan Downs1 Bed 1 Bath Style E$1,732
1515 Rosecrans Ave1 Bed 1 Bath$1,795
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x1$1,795
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 1/1$1,870

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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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Getting Around Compton, CA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 740 W. Laconia listed at $1,625.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Compton is $2,011.

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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