
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Compton Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $900 (30 Rentals)
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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 |
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West Compton Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
West Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
West Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,795 | $2,700 |
West Compton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,841 | $2,462 | $3,600 |
West Compton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $2,684 | $2,684 |
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There are currently 30 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Magnolia Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Gardena Royale Apartments | 2 Bed Room, Junior | 2BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Jasmine Garden Apartments | 3 x 2 | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Magnolia Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Jasmine Garden Apartments | 3 x 1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.07 |
Gardena Royale Apartments | 2 Bed Room, Junior | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
507 N Albertson Ave, Unit Studio | 507 N Albertson Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Compton, Gardena, CA
Ranked #10
Among neighborhoods in Gardena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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