
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $1,695 (64 Rentals)


1008 N Burris Ave

1415 E Alondra Blvd

1317 E Alondra Blvd

201 S Willow Ave

1709 E Saunders St

307-309 W Magnolia St

1515 E Rosecrans Ave

216 E Caldwell St

1310-1320 S Temple Ave
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701 S Willowbrook Ave

Culver Apartments

715 S Bullis Rd

1221 S Atlantic Dr

4821 E Compton Blvd

211-215 N Willow Ave

14921 S Cookacre St

413 S Acacia Ave

801 N Tamarind Ave

134 E Cypress St
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220-222 N Rose Ave

912 N Culver Ave

2201 E Compton Blvd

310 W Magnolia St

100 E Myrrh St

4810 E Compton Blvd

805 N Poinsettia Ave

719 S Bullis Rd

206-214 Elm St

4817 E Compton Blvd
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116 S Willow Ave

15608 S Washington Ave

14715 S Atlantic Ave

216 E Myrrh St

211 E Indigo St

116 E Alondra Blvd

134 E Myrrh St

300 W Magnolia St

205 W Tichenor St

314 W Magnolia St
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317 W Alondra Blvd

15519 S White Ave

119 N Santa Fe Ave

205-209 N Spring Ave

908 N Rose Ave

605 N Long Beach Blvd

110 N Burris Ave

103 E Cypress St

711-713 S. Bullis Rd

15412 S Atlantic Ave
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Downtown Compton, Compton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Compton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
| Downtown Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $2,575 | $2,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Compton Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Compton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown Compton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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