
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $1,400 (47 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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East Rancho Apartments

14921 S Cookacre St

2201 E Compton Blvd

4810 E Compton Blvd

15412 S Atlantic Ave

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Kon-tiki Apartments

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

Le Chateau Apartments

4217 Carlin Ave

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12321 - 12325 Oak St.

Casa Sombra

3269 Palm Ave

11825-11831 Pope Ave

12500 Long Beach Blvd

3240 N Euclid Ave

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12511 Atlantic Ave

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3808 Agnes Ave

4516 Arlington Ave

12516 Long Beach Blvd

3253 Carlin Ave

Ladera Vista Apartments

12425 Harris Ave

Lynwood Palms

Lynwood Family Apartments

4169 Carlin Ave
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12202 Atlantic Ave

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 | $1,686 | $1,595 | $1,750 |
| East Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $2,025 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 47 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 Le Chateau Apartments priced from $1,650. 903 N Sloan Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable East Compton apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 903 N Sloan Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Lynwood Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Ladera Vista Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Compton, CA
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Compton apartment is the 2x1 Model at Lynwood Palms starting at $1,899 with a $2.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Lynwood Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Ladera Vista Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Compton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Compton?
The cheapest apartment in East Compton is Le Chateau Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in East Compton costs $2,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Compton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in East Compton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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