Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Compton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Compton
$2,395/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Compton is $2,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Compton
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Compton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Compton, CA
Average rent prices in Compton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Compton run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,149.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,797 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,322 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,499 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $4,397 | 24% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Compton | $2,395 | |
Richland Farms | $2,295 | |
Sunny Cove | $2,546 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,050 | 6% | 9% | |
Condos | $3,250 | 128% | - | |
Houses | $2,997 | 9% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,969 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,322
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,499
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,397
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
10%
Sunny Cove
Average rent
$2,546
Downtown Compton
Average rent
$2,395
Richland Farms
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
128%
Houses
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,969
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
26%higher than the national median
27%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Compton, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,415
25%$3,095
13%$2,150
6%$4,750
$2,550
2%$1,800
16%$2,396
4%$7,100
21%$3,410
23%$2,695
8%$2,575
23%$2,300
15%Discover rentals in Compton, CA
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Compton
2315 W Compton Blvd #B, Compton, CA 90220
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Compton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Compton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
1307 E Peck St, Compton, CA 90221
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Compton
1827 E Mcmillan St #NA, Compton, CA 90221
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Compton
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Compton
1809 W 134th St, Compton, CA 90222
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 15
22h ago
1515 E Rosecrans Ave, Compton, CA 90221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1501 E Kay St, Compton, CA 90221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
1515 E Rosecrans Ave, Compton, CA 90221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Compton
1827 E Mcmillan St #NA, Compton, CA 90221
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Compton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
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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 $2,395 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Compton?
Average rent prices in Compton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Compton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Compton is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Compton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Compton are Richland Farms ($2,295/mo), Downtown Compton ($2,395/mo), and Sunny Cove ($2,546/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?
April offers the lowest rents in Compton, with prices roughly 24% lower than September, which sees the highest rent. December and November are the least competitive months with lower demand.
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).