Average Rent in Compton, CA

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Current Versus Historical Compton, CA Rents

Compton rentals average $1,650 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,200 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $119 (-7.34%) year-over-year from $1,619 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (4.21%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $395 (-15.82%) year-over-year from $2,495 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-4.71%) year-over-year from $3,358 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,213 (-30.41%) year-over-year from $3,988 to $2,775. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$9.96	$1,650	$1,583 (4.21%)	$1,778 (-7.22%)
2 BR	$36.40	$2,100	$2,495 (-15.82%)	$2,069 (1.49%)
3 BR	$33.15	$3,200	$3,358 (-4.71%)	$3,450 (-7.25%)

Historical Rents in Compton, CA

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Top Cities Near Compton

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Compton. The average rent in Compton is currently $2,449 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,348, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Compton, CA is Torrance, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,875 per month.

Let's compare Compton, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Compton, CA are about 21.98% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.02% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Compton, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,700	$1,895	$2,545	$2,348
Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$1,995	$2,650	$2,398
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,595	$2,500
Torrance, CA	$1,695	$2,195	$3,390	$3,875

Top Neighborhoods Near Compton

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Compton. Some of these neighborhoods include Park Mesa Heights and Congress Southeast. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Compton, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Compton, CA is currently around $2,550 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Compton's average rent, which is actually $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Compton, Park Mesa Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,450 per month. Whereas, at $2,650 average rent per month, Congress Southeast is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Compton. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,075	$1,750	$2,500	$2,450
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,800	$2,500	$2,650

Top Counties Near Compton

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Compton

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Compton, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,400. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90813, Long Beach, CA at $2,095 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,500 per month is 90250, Hawthorne, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,511. That's at least $36 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Compton, CA is $1,821 per month. Or in other words, $38 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,422 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Compton, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90044, Westmont, CA	$1,550	$1,970	$2,299	$2,299
90813, Long Beach, CA	$1,395	$1,650	$2,245	$2,095
90250, Hawthorne, CA	$1,473	$1,795	$2,545	$2,500
90043, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,848	$2,548	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Compton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Compton, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Compton, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Compton, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Compton, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Compton, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $9.96. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Compton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Compton, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $36.40. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Compton.

How have rent prices in Compton, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Compton, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Compton, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Compton, CA is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.