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property at 814 W 147th St

$1,111

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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GardenaCA90247

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property at 5827 Rose Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 22

5827 Rose Ave

Long BeachCA90805

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property at 2101 E 124th St

$1,750

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

2101 E 124th St

ComptonCA90222

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Cheapest Available Compton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Compton, CA is a Studio unit found at Avalon in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,152. Maya Town Homes in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,317. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Compton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon0/1Studio,1BA$1,152
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes-44BR,2BA$1,317
RosecransStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
M-5729/5731 California Ave 7 Units0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 0Studio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Compton area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2 bed, 1 bath Model at 7314 Richfield in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Compton apartment is the 22 E 56th St Model at 22 E 56th St, Unit 22 E 56th St starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Bixby Knolls 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.
7314 Richfield2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.05
22 E 56th St, Unit 22 E 56th St22 E 56th St1BR,1BA$0.92
Maya Town HomesMaya Town Homes -33BR,1.5BA$1.97
Harbor City Lights Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.09
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
7117 Eastondale Ave, Unit Eastondale7117 Eastondale Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Weber2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.09
5940 Atlantic Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.05
R02-130-MF2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15

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Compton, CA
Population: 96,617

Ranked #327

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Compton

What type of rentals are currently available in Compton?

There are currently 1501 Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA with pricing that ranges from $832 to $3,900. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Compton ranging from $750 to $4,795.

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 $750 to $4,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,727.

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 $2,100 to $3,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,795 to $4,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,317.

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