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

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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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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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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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202 W Indigo St
Studio Apartments

202 W Indigo St

202 W Indigo StCompton, CA 90220
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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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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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411 N Chester
Studio Apartments

411 N Chester

411 N Chester AveCompton, 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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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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711-713 S. Bullis Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

711-713 S. Bullis Rd

711-713 S Bullis AveCompton, CA 90221
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Seasons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seasons

15810 S Frailey AveCompton, CA 90221
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Kon-tiki Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kon-tiki Apartments

2101-2105 E Compton BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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2327 E Myrrh St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2327 E Myrrh St

2327 E Myrrh StCompton, CA 90221
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110 E Cedar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

110 E Cedar St

110 E Cedar 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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2104 E Compton Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2104 E Compton Blvd

2104 E Compton BlvdCompton, CA 90221
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14640 S Atlantic
1 Bedroom Apartments

14640 S Atlantic

14640 S AtlanticCompton, CA 90221

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Compton, CA

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Compton area is the $2.32 price per square foot 212 N Santa Fe Ave Model at 212 N Santa Fe Ave, Unit D in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Downtown Compton apartment is the 1214 S Temple Ave Model at 1214 S Temple Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $3.56 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.
212 N Santa Fe Ave, Unit D212 N Santa Fe Ave3BR,1BA$2.32
1214 S Temple Ave, Unit 21214 S Temple Ave3BR,1BA$3.56

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