Downtown Compton

Compton, CA

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Downtown Compton - Compton, CA

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A vibrant community full of history just south of Los Angeles

Historic Community Diverse Commuter

Residents of Compton enjoy the community feel of the city along with the easy commute to Downtown Los Angeles or Long Beach, with plenty of public transportation available. Downtown Compton is a designated "Entrepreneurial Hot Spot" and it was named one of the best places to start a business.

You'll find several historic landmarks as you look at Compton apartments, including the 1869 "Heritage House," the oldest house in the neighborhood. Other landmarks include Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

Compton enjoys nearly perfect weather year-round, with the beach less than half an hour away for relaxing summer afternoons. For fun, many locals also head to the Crystal Park Casino, one of the few casinos found within an actual city in Southern California.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Compton is $837 for a studio, $1,186 for one bedroom, $1,532 for two bedrooms, and $1,594 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Compton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 474 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $837/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 391 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,186/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 306 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,532/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,594/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
  • Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
  • Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
  • Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
  • Banning Residence Museum

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Los Angeles International

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