Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Compton Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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Grandee Circle
Studio Apartments

Grandee Circle

915 S Grandee AveCompton, 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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326 W Palm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

326 W Palm St

326 W Palm StCompton, 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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Culver Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Culver Apartments

401 N Culver AveCompton, CA 90220
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202 W Indigo St
Studio Apartments

202 W Indigo St

202 W Indigo StCompton, 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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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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220-222 N Rose Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

220-222 N Rose Ave

220-222 N Rose AveCompton, CA 90221
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1532 W Compton Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1532 W Compton Blvd

1532 W Compton BlvdCompton, CA 90220
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134 E Cypress St
1 Bedroom Apartments

134 E Cypress St

134 E Cypress StCompton, CA 90220
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Rose Apartments
Studio Apartments

Rose Apartments

911-913 Rose AveCompton, CA 90221

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900 S Dwight Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

900 S Dwight Ave

900 S Dwight AveCompton, 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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100 E Myrrh St
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 E Myrrh St

100 E Myrrh StCompton, CA 90220
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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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338 W Magnolia St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 W Magnolia St

338 W Magnolia StCompton, CA 90220

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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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St. Timothy's Tower & Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Timothy's Tower & Manor

415-425 S Oleander AveCompton, CA 90220
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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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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 908 N Rose Ave priced from $1,495. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
908 N Rose Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
Jasmine Garden Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$1,874
Gardena Royale2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,895
Magnolia Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Compton, CA

As of July 25, 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 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 908 N Rose Ave starting at $1,495 with a $2.49 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$2.32
908 N Rose Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.49
Gardena Royale2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.16
Jasmine Garden Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$3.26

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 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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