
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Compton Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $900 (84 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

202 W Indigo St

Culver Apartments

701 S Willowbrook Ave
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805 N Willowbrook Ave

806 N Willowbrook Ave

216 E Caldwell St

411 N Spring Ave

220-222 N Rose Ave

900 S Dwight Ave

1109 N Mulberry Ave

801 N Tamarind Ave

1532 W Compton Blvd

912 N Culver Ave
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134 E Cypress St

820 W Compton Blvd

445 W Palm St

413 S Acacia Ave

Rose Apartments

458 W Alondra Blvd

432 W Palm St

100 E Myrrh St

310 W Magnolia St

338 W Magnolia St
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445-449 W Almond St

328 W Laurel St

300 W Magnolia St

134 E Myrrh St

116 E Alondra Blvd

700 W Alondra Blvd

406-412 1/2 E Rosecrans Ave

457-463 S Wilmington Ave

216 E Myrrh St

320-322 W Magnolia St
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211 E Indigo St

423 Laurel St

209 N Spring Ave

206-214 Elm St

711 N Rose Ave

620-624 Alondra Blvd

205-209 N Spring Ave

205 W Tichenor St

14249 Broadway

441-447 S Wilmington Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Compton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $1,650 | $1,704 |
| West Compton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,875 | $2,575 |
| West Compton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $2,363 | $2,363 |
| West Compton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $2,635 | $2,635 |
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There are currently 84 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 Jasmine Garden Apartments priced from $1,704. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Garden Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,704 |
| Gardena Royale Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Magnolia Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Compton, CA
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Compton area is the $2.65 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Magnolia Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value West Compton apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Gardena Royale Apartments starting at $1,875 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Harbor Gateway 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 | $2.65 |
| Gardena Royale Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Jasmine Garden Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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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