
Cheap Homes for Rent in Compton, CA from $800 (19 Rentals)
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1342 E Elsmere Dr

17646 Rainsbury Ave
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17646 Rainsbury Ave

133 E 140th St

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1322 E Elsmere Dr

6803 Long Beach Blvd

3569 Mulford Ave

16200 Vermont Ave

516 W 121st St

946 E 105th St, Unit 944 E 105th Street
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16200 Vermont Ave

15000 Downey Ave

439 E 55th St

1635 E 117th Pl

9807 San Antonio Ave
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2470-2472 Iowa Ave
Compton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Compton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Compton 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,689 | $2,100 | $3,625 |
Compton 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,539 | $2,700 | $5,600 |
Compton 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,188 | $850 | $4,175 |
Compton 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes-4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,211 |
The Ray Apartments | Studio - Plan B | Studio,1BA | $1,524 |
740 W. Laconia | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Rose Pointe Orizaba | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
13605 S. Vermont Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Maya Town Homes | Maya Town Homes -3 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
750 Redondo Beach Blvd | Two Bedroom \ Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
San Marcos Village Apartments | The Balboa | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Parkview | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
9226 Elizabeth Ave, Unit 2 Open House Saturdays | 9226 Elizabeth Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Evergreen Apartments | Two Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Rose Pointe Orizaba | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Windmill Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Indiana Avenue Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
2500 N Wilmington Ave, Unit AA | 2500 N Wilmington Ave | 1BR,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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