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$1,595/mo Compton, CA average rental price, January 2023
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Compton, CA is $1,595.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in Compton, CA is $1,595.

Getting around in Compton, CA

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Walk Score®: 72, Bike Score®: 76

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Compton, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Compton, CA were last updated on 27 Jan 2023.

What are the best apartments in Compton, CA?

The best apartments in Compton, CA are: Westland @ Alondra, 2538 - 2540 E 135th St, 102-104 N. Poinsettia Ave/1301-1307 E. Compton Bl. and DOUGLAS PARK.

What is the average rent in Compton, CA?

The average rent in Compton, CA is $1,595. Start your search for apartments in Compton, CA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Compton, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Compton, CA is between $1,700 and $1,895. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Compton, CA.

What type of rental buildings are in Compton, CA?

In Compton 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 5% of Compton’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 36% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Compton, CA?

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 36 years old, on average. Of these, 26% 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 2 stories. About 56% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 13% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Compton, CA?

Studio apartments in Compton are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 31% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Compton, CA demographics

Compton, CA has a population of 95,804 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 49,472 of Compton’s residents are women and 46,332 are men. The median age of those who live in Compton, CA is 31.8.

Compton, CA households

  • 19,699 Family
    4,216 Non-family
  • 11,987 Children
    11,928 No Children
  • 23,915Total Number of Households
  • 3.98Average People Per Household
  • $58,703Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 23,915 households in Compton, CA. 19,699 are family households and 4,216 are non-family households. There are 11,987 households with children in Compton and 11,928 households without children. On average, about 3.98 people live in a household in Compton, CA.

Compton, CA education statistics

The level of education of the population of Compton, CA is as follows: 20% have no high school education, 44% completed some high school, 21% partially completed college, 5% have an Associate Degree, 7% have a Bachelor Degree, and 2% have a Graduate Degree.

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