
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $800 (59 Rentals)
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1008 N Burris Ave

201 S Willow Ave

1709 E Saunders St

1317 E Alondra Blvd

1415 E Alondra Blvd

Compton

307-309 W Magnolia St

805 N Willowbrook Ave

701 S Willowbrook Ave
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202 W Indigo St

1515 E Rosecrans Ave

216 E Caldwell St

806 N Willowbrook Ave

Culver Apartments

4821 E Compton Blvd

1221 S Atlantic Dr

1310-1320 S Temple Ave

1316 S Atlantic Dr

411 N Spring Ave
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715 S Bullis Rd

East Rancho Apartments

411 N Chester

14921 S Cookacre St

220-222 N Rose Ave

211-215 N Willow Ave

Rose Apartments

413 S Acacia Ave

912 N Culver Ave

801 N Tamarind Ave
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134 E Cypress St

1109 N Mulberry Ave

100 E Myrrh St

310 W Magnolia St

2201 E Compton Blvd

4810 E Compton Blvd

711-713 S. Bullis Rd

15412 S Atlantic Ave

3920 E Alondra Blvd

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Kon-tiki Apartments

2327 E Myrrh St

110 E Cedar St

Atlantic Apartments

1513 E Kay St

14719 S White Ave

2104 E Compton Blvd

14640 S Atlantic

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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 | $1,710 | $1,695 | $1,725 |
| Downtown Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,507 | $2,200 | $2,995 |
| Downtown Compton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Compton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Compton area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 903 N. Sloan Ave. priced from $1,695. 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Compton apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 903 N. Sloan Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Westland @ Greenleaf | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Compton, CA
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Compton area is the $2.68 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Downtown Compton apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Westland @ Greenleaf starting at $1,860 with a $3.58 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Compton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Westland @ Greenleaf | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
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