Apartments for Rent in Compton, CA

Prices and availability in Compton, CA were last updated on 14 May 2026.

The best apartments in Compton, CA are: 2203 E. El Segundo Blvd. (Elsegunbrook, LLC), 436 W. Magnolia St., Weber Apts, 1515 Rosecrans Ave and 903 N. Sloan Ave..

The average rent in Compton, CA is $1,956.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Compton, CA is between $900 and $1,999.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Compton, CA is between $1,999 and $2,200.

In Compton, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 5% of Compton's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 38% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Compton are about 38 years old, on average. Of these, 24% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 97% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 12% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Compton come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 43% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 28% of all rentals in Compton. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.