Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Compton Neighborhood of Compton, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

6955 Long Beach BlvdLong Beach, CA 90805
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Compton, CA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Compton area is the $2.67 price per square foot CLICK HERE >>MODERN STYLE 2 BR Apartment- 1 MON... Model at the HIVE @ Ackerfield (5565 Ackerfield) in the in the Lakewood Village neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Downtown Compton apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Richfield Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Compton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
the HIVE @ Ackerfield (5565 Ackerfield)CLICK HERE >>MODERN STYLE 2 BR Apartment- 1 MON...2BR,2BA$2.67
Richfield ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Jasmine Garden Apartments3 x 1.53BR,1.5BA$3.07
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.44
The Hive @ MarketLILY 1 BED - GB1BR,1BA$3.27
1515 Rosecrans Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.14

Getting Around the Downtown Compton Neighborhood in Compton, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Compton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Compton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Compton is Town Center Terrace which is listed at $1,633, while the average apartment in Downtown Compton costs $2,684.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Compton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Compton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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