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Rental Market Trends in Compton, CA
What is the average rent in Compton, CA?
$1,382/month
Average Rent
452 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Compton, CA is $1,382 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Compton rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Compton, you can expect to pay about $746 per month for a studio, $1,382 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,593 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,306 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Compton, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $24 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Compton, CA
Last Updated December 2024
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Compton?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Compton, West Compton and Sunny Cove are the most affordable neighborhoods in Compton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Compton?
Based on current rent prices, Sunny Cove, West Compton and Downtown Compton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Compton.
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Which Compton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Compton with the most apartments available are Downtown Compton, West Compton and Sunny Cove .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Compton, CA?
Because the average rent in Compton is $1,382, you’ll want to make about $4,606 per month or $55,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Compton, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Compton, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$837/month
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One Bedroom
$1,186/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,532/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,594/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.