Cheap Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA from $600 (136 Rentals)

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422 W Laurel St
$1,700
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

422 W Laurel St

422 W Laurel StCompton, CA 90220

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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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18 E 56th St, Unit A
$1,000
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$1,000
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18 E 56th St, Unit A

18 E 56th StLong Beach, CA 90805
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$1,650

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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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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 3

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 Studio unit found at 6410 N Paramount Blvd in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,200. Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,211. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Compton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6410 N Paramount BlvdJunior StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
The Ray ApartmentsStudio - Plan BStudio,1BA$1,495
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 0Studio,1BA$1,545
2519 E. Monroe St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
819 W 137th St1 Bd, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
108th2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Compton area is the $2.35 price per square foot 16126 S Ainsworth St Model at 16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Front A in the in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Compton apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 15704 - 15724 Orange Avenue starting at $1,700 with a $1.33 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.
16126 S Ainsworth St, Unit Front A16126 S Ainsworth St3BR,2.5BA$2.35
15704 - 15724 Orange Avenue3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.33
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.97
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
2105 E 124th St, Unit 22105 E 124th St1BR,1BA$1.82
R02-130-MF2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Magnolia Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.32
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.44

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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 6410 N Paramount Blvd listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Compton Apartment is $1,595 at 2519 E. Monroe 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 $1,650 at 108th.

What is the most affordable Compton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Compton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 15704 - 15724 Orange Avenue and starts from $1,700.

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