Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $800 (118 Rentals)

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124 Sloan
2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Sloan

124 N Sloan AveCompton, CA 90221
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1415 E Alondra Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 E Alondra Blvd

1415 E Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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Compton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Compton

15613-15617 1/2 S White AveCompton, CA 90221
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1709 E Saunders St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1709 E Saunders St

1709 E Saunders StCompton, CA 90221
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1317 E Alondra Blvd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1317 E Alondra Blvd

1317 E Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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201 S Willow Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

201 S Willow Ave

201 S Willow AveCompton, CA 90221

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216 E Caldwell St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

216 E Caldwell St

216 E Caldwell StCompton, CA 90220
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202 W Indigo St
Studio Apartments

202 W Indigo St

202 W Indigo StCompton, CA 90220
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Culver Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Culver Apartments

401 N Culver AveCompton, CA 90220
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1316 S Atlantic Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1316 S Atlantic Dr

1316 S Atlantic DrCompton, CA 90221
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411 N Spring Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 N Spring Ave

411 N Spring AveCompton, CA 90221
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715 S Bullis Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

715 S Bullis Rd

715 S Bullis RdCompton, CA 90221

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220-222 N Rose Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

220-222 N Rose Ave

220-222 N Rose AveCompton, CA 90221
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211-215 N Willow Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

211-215 N Willow Ave

211-215 N Willow AveCompton, CA 90221
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Rose Apartments
Studio Apartments

Rose Apartments

911-913 Rose AveCompton, CA 90221
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411 N Chester
Studio Apartments

411 N Chester

411 N Chester AveCompton, CA 90221
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413 S Acacia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 S Acacia Ave

413 S Acacia AveCompton, CA 90220
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134 E Cypress St
1 Bedroom Apartments

134 E Cypress St

134 E Cypress StCompton, CA 90220

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912 N Culver Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

912 N Culver Ave

912 N Culver AveCompton, CA 90220
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100 E Myrrh St
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 E Myrrh St

100 E Myrrh StCompton, CA 90220
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310 W Magnolia St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

310 W Magnolia St

310 W Magnolia StCompton, CA 90220

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116 S Willow Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 S Willow Ave

116 S Willow AveCompton, CA 90221
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719 S Bullis Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

719 S Bullis Rd

719 S Bullis RdCompton, CA 90221
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206-214 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

206-214 Elm St

206-214 Elm StCompton, CA 90220
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211 E Indigo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

211 E Indigo St

211 E Indigo StCompton, CA 90220
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116 E Alondra Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 E Alondra Blvd

116 E Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90220

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Cheapest Available Downtown Compton Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
903 N Sloan Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans)1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Compton, CA

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Compton area is the $2.94 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Downtown Compton apartment is the 4927 E San Rafael St Model at 4927 E San Rafael St starting at $1,950 with a $3.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans)2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.94
4927 E San Rafael St4927 E San Rafael St1BR,1BA$3.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Compton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Compton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Compton is 903 N Sloan Ave. which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Downtown Compton costs $3,300.

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