Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Compton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Compton

$2,397/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Compton is $2,397 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $467 more per month.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Compton

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Compton rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Compton, CA

Average rent prices in Compton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Compton, CA

Rent prices in Compton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Compton is $2,224, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Compton run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,248.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

45%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,625

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,347

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

18%

4 bedroom

$4,595

12%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

45%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,595

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

49%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Compton, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Compton, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Compton and Bell Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Compton

Median rent price$2,397
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Compton, CA is equal to the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.

Discover rentals in Compton, CA

1515 Rosecrans Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

1515 Rosecrans Ave

1515 E Rosecrans Ave, Compton, CA 90221

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,795–$2,595

Apartment for rent

Magnolia Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Magnolia Apartments

329 W Magnolia St, Compton, CA 90220

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

Bullis#2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Bullis#2

716 N Bullis Rd, Compton, CA 90221

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Amazing Triplex in Compton! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Amazing Triplex in Compton!

602 N Sloan Ave, Compton, CA 90221

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Compton, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Compton rental market.

How much is rent in Compton?

The average rent in Compton is $2,397 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Compton?

Average rent prices in Compton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Compton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Compton is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $467 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Compton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Compton are Downtown Compton ($1,895/mo), Richland Farms ($2,055/mo), and Sunny Cove ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Compton?

To comfortably afford rent in Compton, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Compton?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Compton average around $1,740/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,310/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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