
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $800 (47 Rentals)
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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 |
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East Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $832 | $2,191 |
East Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $2,100 | $2,500 |
East Compton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $2,595 | $3,200 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Le Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Ladera Vista Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Town Center Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,842 |
San Marcos Village Apartments | The Balboa | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Stonewood | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Richfield Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
1515 Rosecrans Ave | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1515 Rosecrans Ave | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
San Marcos Village Apartments | The Balboa | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Richfield Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Ladera Vista Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Le Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Stonewood | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
Town Center Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
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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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