Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $800 (47 Rentals)

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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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Compton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Compton

15613-15617 1/2 S White 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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1701-1705 E Kay St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1701-1705 E Kay St

1701-1705 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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1501-1701 E Kay St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1501-1701 E Kay St

1501-1701 E Kay StCompton, CA 90221
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1208 E Golden St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1208 E Golden St

1208 E Golden StCompton, CA 90221
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14640 S Atlantic
1 Bedroom Apartments

14640 S Atlantic

14640 S AtlanticCompton, CA 90221
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2120-2200 Bullis Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2120-2200 Bullis Rd

2120-2200 Bullis RdCompton, CA 90221
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714-716 N Bullis Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

714-716 N Bullis Rd

714-716 N Bullis RdCompton, CA 90221
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1601 N Bulls
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 N Bulls

1601 N Bullis RdCompton, CA 90221
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4217 Carlin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4217 Carlin Ave

4217 Carlin AveLynwood, CA 90262
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Casa Sombra
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sombra

3206-3210 El Segundo BlvdLynwood, CA 90262
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3269 Palm Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3269 Palm Ave

3269 Palm AveLynwood, CA 90262
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12425 Harris Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

12425 Harris Ave

12425 Harris AveLynwood, CA 90262
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3240 N Euclid Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3240 N Euclid Ave

3240 N Euclid AveLynwood, CA 90262
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Lynwood Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lynwood Palms

3189 EuclidLynwood, CA 90262
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4169 Carlin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4169 Carlin Ave

4169 Carlin AveLynwood, CA 90262
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12202 Atlantic Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

12202 Atlantic Ave

12202 Atlantic AveLynwood, CA 90262

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12511 Atlantic Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12511 Atlantic Ave

12511 Atlantic AveLynwood, CA 90262
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3808 Agnes Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3808 Agnes Ave

3808 Agnes AveLynwood, CA 90262
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12437 Harris Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12437 Harris Ave

12437 Harris AveLynwood, CA 90262
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4516 Arlington Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4516 Arlington Ave

4516 Arlington AveLynwood, CA 90262
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3253 Carlin Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3253 Carlin Ave

3253 Carlin AveLynwood, CA 90262

East Compton, Compton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Compton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Compton area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Le Chateau Apartments priced from $1,795. Ladera Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable East Compton apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Le Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,795
Ladera Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,842
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1,925
Stonewood1+11BR,1BA$2,095
Richfield ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,100
1515 Rosecrans Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Compton, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Compton area is the $2.17 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1515 Rosecrans Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value East Compton apartment is the The Balboa Model at San Marcos Village Apartments starting at $1,925 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Compton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1515 Rosecrans Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.17
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
Richfield ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Ladera Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.64
Le Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.70
Stonewood1+11BR,1BA$3.63
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Compton, Compton, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Compton, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Compton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Compton Apartment is $1,795 at Le Chateau Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Compton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Compton is starting from $2,100 at Richfield Apartments.

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