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Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Compton, Compton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Compton
$2,248/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Compton is $2,248 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $303 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Compton
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Compton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Compton, Compton, CA
Average rent prices in Downtown Compton have decreased by 40% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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
Downtown Compton, Compton, CA
Rent prices in Downtown Compton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Compton is $2,245, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Compton run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,495 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | - | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $2,695 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coolidge Triangle | $2,095 | |
Deforest Park | $1,850 | |
East Compton | $2,175 | |
Freeway Circle | $2,549 | |
Longwood | $1,985 | |
South Gate | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,245 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,224 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
East Compton
Average rent
$2,175
Coolidge Triangle
Average rent
$2,095
Deforest Park
Average rent
$1,850
Freeway Circle
Average rent
$2,549
Longwood
Average rent
$1,985
South Gate
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,245
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Rooms
Average rent
$2,224
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Compton, 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 Downtown Compton, Compton, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Compton and East Compton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Compton
16%higher than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Compton, Compton, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Compton, Compton, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Compton rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Compton?
The average rent in Downtown Compton is $2,248 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Compton?
Average rent prices in Downtown Compton have decreased by 40% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Downtown Compton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Compton is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $303 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Compton?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Compton, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).