Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Compton, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Compton

$2,248/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Compton is $2,248 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $348 more per month.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Compton

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Compton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 10% 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 $2,025, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Compton run $1,735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,248.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

2%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,797

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,295

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,000

6%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

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$2,248
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,575
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Compton, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.

Discover rentals in Compton, CA

601 W Corregidor St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Sunny Cove apartment for rent in Compton

329 West Magnolia Street #2X1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Compton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

153 S Wilmington Ave #I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Compton

204 N Spring Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Compton

3 beds

2 baths

$2,395

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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 $2,248 per month as of September 12, 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 10% since last year.

How does Compton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Compton is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $348 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Compton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Compton are Sunny Cove ($1,800/mo), Richland Farms ($2,295/mo), and Downtown Compton ($2,295/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Compton?

To comfortably afford rent in Compton, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).

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