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

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West Compton, Gardena, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Compton, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Compton area is the $2.12 price per square foot Two Bed/1 Bath Model at Evergreen Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value West Compton apartment is the 3 x 1.5 Model at Jasmine Garden Apartments starting at $2,462 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Compton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Evergreen ApartmentsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Jasmine Garden Apartments3 x 1.53BR,1.5BA$3.07
1515 Rosecrans Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68
Palm View Village Gardena1 Bedroom 1 Bath Upgraded Upstairs Unit1BR,1BA$3.69
15127 S Budlong AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
740 W. Laconia1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.59
Cocoon 63Studio A2 REVStudio ,1BA$5.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Compton, Gardena, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Gardena, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 4 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 $1,508 which is $1,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Compton.

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