
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $1,495 (46 Rentals)
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1709 E Saunders St

Compton

1008 N Burris Ave

1211 E Golden St

1208 E Golden St

4821 E Compton Blvd

1701-1705 E Kay St

1515 E Rosecrans Ave
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14921 S Cookacre St

2201 E Compton Blvd

4810 E Compton Blvd

15412 S Atlantic Ave

Compton

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2327 E Myrrh St

1513 E Kay St
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2104 E Compton Blvd

14719 S White Ave

14640 S Atlantic

2120-2200 Bullis Rd

1601 N Bulls

714-716 N Bullis Rd

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12321 - 12325 Oak St.

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11825-11831 Pope Ave

3269 Palm Ave

3240 N Euclid Ave

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12500 Long Beach Blvd

12511 Atlantic Ave

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3808 Agnes Ave

12516 Long Beach Blvd
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4516 Arlington Ave

3253 Carlin Ave

4217 Carlin Ave

Le Chateau Apartments

12425 Harris Ave

Lynwood Palms

Lynwood Family Apartments

4169 Carlin Ave

12202 Atlantic Ave
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12437 Harris Ave
East Compton, Compton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Compton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,595 | $1,895 |
| East Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,750 | $2,850 |
| East Compton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $3,595 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA.
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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 4217 Carlin Ave priced from $1,795. Lynwood Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable East Compton apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4217 Carlin Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Lynwood Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Compton | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Ladera Vista Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $3,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Compton, CA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Compton area is the $2.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Ladera Vista Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value East Compton apartment is the 2 bed, 1 bath Model at Compton starting at $2,200 with a $2.23 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Vista Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,3BA | $2.74 |
| Compton | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| 4217 Carlin Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Lynwood Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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