What is the average apartment size in Compton City?

The average size for a Compton City, CA apartment is 687 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Compton City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Compton City is $1,896 per month, a 3.79% decrease from last year’s average of $1,971.

What is the average apartment size in Compton City?

The typical apartment in Compton City offers about 687 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Compton City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Compton City?

The typical rent budget in Compton City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 85% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Compton City?

In Compton City, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Compton City is $1,896, a 3.79% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,971.

One-bedroom apartments provide 557 square feet for $1,681, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,902 offer 624 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Compton City, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,896	687 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,681	557 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,902	624 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Compton City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Compton City, CA have decreased by 3.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,971 to $1,896.

What's the typical rent budget in Compton City, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Compton City, CA (85%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Compton City, CA?

10,309 or 43% of the households in Compton City, CA are renter-occupied while 13,918 or 57% are owner-occupied.

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Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Compton City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.