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LynwoodCA90262

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Los AngelesCA90059

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Compton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Compton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Compton, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,211. The Ray Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,524. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Compton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,211
The Ray ApartmentsStudio - Plan BStudio,1BA$1,524
740 W. Laconia1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
Rose Pointe Orizaba1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
13605 S. Vermont AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Compton area is the $1.63 price per square foot Maya Town Homes -3 Model at Maya Town Homes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,869. The second greatest value Compton apartment is the Two Bedroom \ Two Bathroom Model at 750 Redondo Beach Blvd starting at $2,195 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Compton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.63
750 Redondo Beach BlvdTwo Bedroom \ Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.20
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
Parkview2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.53
9226 Elizabeth Ave, Unit 2 Open House Saturdays9226 Elizabeth Ave2BR,1BA$2.44
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Rose Pointe Orizaba2-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.44
2500 N Wilmington Ave, Unit AA2500 N Wilmington Ave1BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton

What type of rentals are currently available in Compton?

There are currently 1457 Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA with pricing that ranges from $832 to $4,500. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Compton ranging from $850 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Compton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Compton ranges from $850 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,384.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Compton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Compton range from $1,869 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,317.

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