Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Compton Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $900 (30 Rentals)

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955 N Acacia Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

955 N Acacia Ave

955 N Acacia AveCompton, CA 90220
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110 E Cedar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

110 E Cedar St

110 E Cedar StCompton, CA 90220
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326 W Palm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

326 W Palm St

326 W Palm StCompton, CA 90220
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702 E Compton Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

702 E Compton Blvd

702 E Compton BlvdRancho Dominguez, CA 90220
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Culver Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Culver Apartments

401 N Culver AveCompton, CA 90220
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216 E Caldwell St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

216 E Caldwell St

216 E Caldwell StCompton, CA 90220
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411 N Spring Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 N Spring Ave

411 N Spring AveCompton, CA 90221
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446-448 W Alondra Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

446-448 W Alondra Blvd

446-448 W Alondra BlvdCompton, CA 90220
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445 W Palm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

445 W Palm St

445 W Palm StCompton, CA 90220
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413 S Acacia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 S Acacia Ave

413 S Acacia AveCompton, CA 90220
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912 N Culver Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

912 N Culver Ave

912 N Culver AveCompton, CA 90220
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E. Boyd Esters Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

E. Boyd Esters Manor

1101 N Central AveCompton, CA 90222
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310 W Magnolia St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

310 W Magnolia St

310 W Magnolia StCompton, CA 90220
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432 W Palm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

432 W Palm St

432 W Palm StCompton, CA 90220
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338 W Magnolia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 W Magnolia St

338 W Magnolia StCompton, CA 90220

West Compton, Gardena, CA Local Guide

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 Magnolia Apartments priced from $1,700. Gardena Royale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable West Compton apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,700
Gardena Royale Apartments2 Bed Room, Junior2BR,1BA$1,875
Jasmine Garden Apartments3 x 23BR,2BA$2,462

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Compton, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Compton area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Magnolia Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value West Compton apartment is the 3 x 1.5 Model at Jasmine Garden Apartments starting at $2,462 with a $3.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.74
Jasmine Garden Apartments3 x 1.53BR,1.5BA$3.07
Gardena Royale Apartments2 Bed Room, Junior2BR,1BA$3.13
507 N Albertson Ave, Unit Studio507 N Albertson AveStudio ,1BA$4.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Compton, Gardena, CA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Gardena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Compton Neighborhood in Gardena, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Compton Apartments

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 4 regular apartments in West Compton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Compton?

Cheap apartments in West Compton have an average cost of $2,162 which is $522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Compton.

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