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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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$1,875
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4020 E Alondra Blvd

ComptonCA90221

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831 E Pine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

831 E Pine St

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

711-713 S. Bullis Rd

711-713 S Bullis AveCompton, CA 90221
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Willow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Apartments

209 S Willow AveCompton, CA 90221
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436 W. Magnolia St.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

436 W. Magnolia St.

436 W Magnolia StCompton, CA 90220
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1513 E Kay St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1513 E Kay St

1501-1701 E Kay StCompton, CA 90221
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123 W Alondra Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

123 W Alondra Blvd

123 W Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90220
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955 N Acacia Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

955 N Acacia Ave

955 N Acacia AveCompton, CA 90220

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property at 1238 E 123rd St

$1,600

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1238 E 123rd St

Los AngelesCA90059

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property at 5827 Rose Ave

$1,700

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5827 Rose Ave

Long BeachCA90805

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Compton, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Compton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Compton, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,211. LB0356 (RUBS) (Imp.) in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Compton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
LB0356 (RUBS) (Imp.)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
RosecransStudio ***MOVE IN SPECIAL!! $500 OFF YOUR TOTAL...Studio,1BA$1,425
The Ray ApartmentsStudio - Plan BStudio,1BA$1,495
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 0Studio,1BA$1,545
819 W 137th St1 Bd, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
7800 Madison St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Compton area is the $0.93 price per square foot Maya Town Homes-4 Model at Maya Town Homes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,211. The second greatest value Compton apartment is the The Balboa Model at San Marcos Village Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Compton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$0.93
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
Harbor City Lights Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$2.44
9829 San Gabriel Ave, Unit South Gate9829 San Gabriel Ave1BR,1BA$2.17
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
750 Redondo Beach BlvdOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
3030 E. Artesia Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.44
7800 Madison St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.37

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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 Cheap Compton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Compton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Compton is at LB0356 (RUBS) (Imp.) listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Compton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Compton Apartment is $1,650 at 819 W 137th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Compton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Compton is starting from $1,825 at Evergreen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Compton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Compton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Maya Town Homes and starts from $1,869.

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