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Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
West Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in West Compton
$2,387/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in West Compton is $2,387 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $487 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Compton
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Compton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, CA
Average rent prices in West Compton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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
West Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, CA
Rent prices in West Compton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Compton is $1,895, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in West Compton run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 4% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,295 |  19% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,935 | 8% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington | $1,825 | |
Carmelitos | $1,935 | |
Downtown Compton | $2,095 | |
East Compton | $2,595 | |
Southwood Sunray | $2,710 | |
Walnut Park | $2,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,495 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,387 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,935
Last 30 days
8%
Downtown Compton
Average rent
$2,095
East Compton
Average rent
$2,595
Arlington
Average rent
$1,825
Carmelitos
Average rent
$1,935
Southwood Sunray
Average rent
$2,710
Walnut Park
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Houses
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,387
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Compton, West 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 West Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West Compton and Downtown Compton by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Compton
26%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Downtown Compton, Compton, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for West Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the West Compton rental market.
How much is rent in West Compton?
The average rent in West Compton is $2,387 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Compton?
Average rent prices in West Compton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does West Compton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Compton is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $487 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Compton?
To comfortably afford rent in West Compton, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/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).