
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Compton Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Compton area of Gardena.


15328 S San Pedro St

Jasmine Garden Apartments

Grandee Circle

307-309 W Magnolia St

702 E Compton Blvd

326 W Palm St

701 S Willowbrook Ave
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805 N Willowbrook Ave

Culver Apartments

202 W Indigo St

806 N Willowbrook Ave

216 E Caldwell St

411 N Spring Ave

900 S Dwight Ave

Rose Apartments
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458 W Alondra Blvd

220-222 N Rose Ave

1109 N Mulberry Ave

801 N Tamarind Ave

1532 W Compton Blvd

820 W Compton Blvd

134 E Cypress St

912 N Culver Ave
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445 W Palm St

413 S Acacia Ave

432 W Palm St

100 E Myrrh St

310 W Magnolia St

338 W Magnolia St

445-449 W Almond St

New Wilmington Arms Apartments
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955 N Acacia Ave

Magnolia Apartments

110 E Cedar St

The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments

Warwick Terrace Apartments

St. Timothy's Tower & Manor

446-448 W Alondra Blvd

Stanford Ave Apartments
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510-518 S Acacia Ave

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E. Boyd Esters Manor

421 W Rosecrans Ave
West Compton, Gardena, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Compton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,700 | $1,874 |
| West Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,750 | $2,575 |
| West Compton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $2,598 | $2,598 |
| West Compton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $2,635 | $2,898 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Compton Neighborhood of Gardena, CA.
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Cheapest Available West Compton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Compton area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gardena Royale priced from $1,745. Jasmine Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,874. Here are the most affordable West Compton apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena Royale | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| Jasmine Garden Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,874 |
| Magnolia Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Compton, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Compton area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Magnolia Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value West Compton apartment is the 1 x 1 Model at Jasmine Garden Apartments starting at $1,874 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Compton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Jasmine Garden Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Gardena Royale | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Compton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Compton?
The cheapest apartment in West Compton is Gardena Royale which is listed at $1,745, while the average apartment in West Compton costs $2,766.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 6 regular apartments in West Compton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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