Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Compton Neighborhood of Gardena, CA from $832 (3 Rentals)

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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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West Compton, Gardena, CA Local Guide

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Getting Around the West Compton Neighborhood in Gardena, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 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 West Compton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Compton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Compton is under $2,462.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Compton is 740 W. Laconia which is listed at $1,554, while the average apartment in West Compton costs $2,684.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 88 regular apartments in West Compton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Compton?

Cheap apartments in West Compton have an average cost of $1,371 which is $1,313 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Compton.

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