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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in East Compton
$2,176/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in East Compton is $2,176 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $276 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Compton
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Compton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA
Average rent prices in East Compton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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
East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA
Rent prices in East Compton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Compton is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in East Compton run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,430.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $2,430 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | - | 44% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bell | $2,175 | |
Bell Gardens | $2,415 | |
Cudahy | $2,250 | |
Downtown Compton | $1,975 | |
Maywood | $1,897 | |
South Gate | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,095 | 1% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,747 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,000 | 20% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,430
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
44%
Bell
Average rent
$2,175
Bell Gardens
Average rent
$2,415
Downtown Compton
Average rent
$1,975
Cudahy
Average rent
$2,250
Maywood
Average rent
$1,897
South Gate
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,747
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, 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 East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in East Compton and Bell by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Compton
15%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA is equal to the median rent in Bell, Bell, CA.
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Discover rentals in East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA
1d ago
15319 S White Ave, East Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,350–$2,750
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21h ago
East Compton apartment for rent in East Rancho Dominguez
15327 S Butler Ave, East Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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5d+ ago
East Compton apartment for rent in East Rancho Dominguez
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Compton apartment for rent in East Rancho Dominguez
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
15319 S White Ave, East Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,350–$2,750
Apartment for rent
21h ago
East Compton apartment for rent in East Rancho Dominguez
15327 S Butler Ave, East Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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Frequently asked questions for East Compton, East Rancho Dominguez, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the East Compton rental market.
How much is rent in East Compton?
The average rent in East Compton is $2,176 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Compton?
Average rent prices in East Compton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does East Compton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Compton is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $276 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Compton?
To comfortably afford rent in East Compton, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/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).