What is the average rent of an apartment in Compton, CA?

The average rent of an apartment in Compton, CA is $2,256 per month. This is about 15% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Compton, CA?

In the last year, the average rent in Compton, CA was lowest in Jul 2025 when it was $1,975 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in Compton, CA?

In the last year, the average rent in Compton, CA was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,500 per month.

How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Compton, CA?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Compton, CA is $1,700 per month. That is about $505 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in Compton, CA?

There are 92 available rental listings in Compton, CA.

What are some neighborhoods in Compton, CA?

Some neighborhoods in Compton, CA include: East Compton , Rancho Dominguez .

What are some zip codes in Compton, CA?

Compton, CA includes zip codes such as: 90221 , 90220 , 90222 , 90223 , 90224 .

What are some cities near Compton, CA?

Some nearby cities include: West Compton , Lynwood , Willowbrook , Paramount , Carson . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

Compton, CA Apartments For Rent

470 rentals

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PET FRIENDLY
$2,305 - $2,915/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Villa Toscana | 1451 Brabham St,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,095/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Mollison Garden | 863 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,212 - $2,848/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Colonnade at Fletcher Hills | 2950 Fletcher Pkwy,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,814 - $2,595/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
The Madison | 1360 E Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,720 - $1,820/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Terre at Sandalwood | 708 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,725 - $2,225/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
The Majestic Apartments | 505 W Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,008 - $2,771/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Forest Park at Fletcher Hills | 1240 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,400/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Haven at The Hills | 425 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,674 - $2,929/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at Madison | 422 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,782 - $2,531/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at 989 Peach | 989 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,997 - $2,479/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Horizon | 466 W Washington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,739 - $2,620/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Parkway Club | 1237 Graves Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,995 - $2,395/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Villa Capri Apartments | 233 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
$1,795/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
683 E Washington Ave #0f74ce72e,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,224 - $2,571/mo
2 Beds
1-2 Baths
ALTA | 346 Jamacha Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92019
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,470/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
325 E Bradley Ave #104,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,578 - $2,207/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at E Park | 437 E Park Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,695 - $2,177/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at 1019 Peach | 1019 Peach Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,793 - $1,895/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Terre at Copley | 275 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,724 - $2,373/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at Lexi | 1041-89 E Lexington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,673 - $2,320/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at Mollison | 233 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
Henry Square- Luxury Townhomes | 1397 E Washington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400 - $3,350/mo
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
Lexington Park | 800 E Lexington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,749 - $2,209/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Terre at S Lincoln | 415 S Lincoln Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,697 - $2,162/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at Bostonia | 1294 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
330 N 1st St #G,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,195/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Mollison Villas | 758 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
191 N Mollison Ave #41,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$3,484/mo
4 Beds
3 Baths
738 S Orange Ave #A,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,967/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
250 E Lexington Ave E #XX1,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$2,345/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1423 E Washington Ave #40-R,
El Cajon, CA 92019
$1,695/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
182 Orlando St #65,
El Cajon, CA 92021
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,947 - $2,300/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
The Timbers Apartments | 1110-1140 Petree St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,200/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
200 Taft Ave #L,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$2,100/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
501 Greenfield Dr #7,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
The Bend on Ballantyne | 294 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$2,395/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Village Green 92 | 743 S Magnolia Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,095/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Courtyards Apartments! | 553 S Magnolia Ave S,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$2,005 - $2,203/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Terre at Wells | 304 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,675 - $1,695/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Westwood Apartments | 180 N 1st St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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98 houses for rent in Compton, CA
NEW - 22 HRS AGO
$1,500/mo
Total price
1 ba
600 sqft
933 W 130th St,
Compton, CA 90222
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$3,000/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1236 S Wilmington Ave,
Compton, CA 90220
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
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$4,300/mo
3 bd
3 ba
1,416 sqft
729 Lynnplace,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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FURNISHED
$8,750/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,100 sqft
2050 Hidden Crest Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,600/mo
2 bd
2 ba
800 sqft
1162 Hacienda Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,500/mo
1 bd
1 ba
500 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92021
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$4,500/mo
1 bd
1 ba
400 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
$6,500/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,282 sqft
11947 Via Alfalfa,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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FURNISHED
$4,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,314 sqft
686 Ecken Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$4,750/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,202 sqft
11768 Shadowglen Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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27 townhomes for rent in Compton, CA
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,600/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,193 sqft
1465 E Lexington Ave #17D,
El Cajon, CA 92019
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,600/mo
Total price
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,178 sqft
1465 E Lexington Ave #14D,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,520 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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$845/mo
1 ba
1,140 sqft
15725 S Frailey Ave,
Compton, CA 90221
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,250/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,220 sqft
1133 Persimmon Ave #2,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$3,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
523 Hart Dr #2,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$3,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
523 Hart Dr #15,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$3,725/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
420 El Monte Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$3,050/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,258 sqft
11380 Via Rancho San Diego #C,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,024 sqft
280 Roanoke Rd #1,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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218 rentals with air conditioning in Compton, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,045/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Sandalwood Apartments | 700 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,405 - $2,778/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$1,986 - $2,813/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,626/mo
2 bd
2 ba
2675 Fletcher Pkwy #32,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,215 - $2,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Sunset View I | 1518 Sams Hill Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,170/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
1554 Sams Hill Rd #17,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
633 S Johnson Ave #3ed2cf351,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,908 - $2,323/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Terre at Graves | 1521 Graves Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,925 - $2,960/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295 - $2,375/mo
2 bd
1-2 ba
Portofino Apartments | 822 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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148 pet-friendly rentals in Compton, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,405 - $2,778/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$1,986 - $2,813/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
633 S Johnson Ave #3ed2cf351,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,908 - $2,323/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Terre at Graves | 1521 Graves Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,925 - $2,960/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
1 bd
1 ba
Village Apartments | 421 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,425 - $1,550/mo
Studio
1 ba
Vista Oaks | 1556 E Main St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,230/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1365 Broadway #36,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,300/mo
2 bd
2 ba
683-685 S Lincoln Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,895 - $1,995/mo
1-2 bd
1 ba
Madison Court Apartments | 303 E Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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89 rentals with a garage in Compton, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,405 - $2,778/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,626/mo
2 bd
2 ba
2675 Fletcher Pkwy #32,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,800 - $2,200/mo
1-2 bd
1 ba
Mollison Gardens | 150 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,465/mo
2 bd
2 ba
205 Beech St #9938046,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$3,150 - $3,550/mo
Total price
3 bd
2-3 ba
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments | 2000 E Main St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,795 - $2,595/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 1515 Rosecrans Ave,
Compton, CA 90221
$1,450/mo
1 bd
1 ba
1107 E Tucker St #26a60ec45,
Compton, CA 90221
Contact for price
2 bd
1 ba
Town and Country Garden Apartments | 1106 E Washington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92019
Contact for price
2-3 bd
2 ba
Taft Manor | 143-199 Taft Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,995/mo
2 bd
2 ba
960 E Chase Ave #C,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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98 houses for rent in Compton, CA
NEW - 22 HRS AGO
$1,500/mo
Total price
1 ba
600 sqft
933 W 130th St,
Compton, CA 90222
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$3,000/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1236 S Wilmington Ave,
Compton, CA 90220
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
$4,300/mo
3 bd
3 ba
1,416 sqft
729 Lynnplace,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
$8,750/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,100 sqft
2050 Hidden Crest Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92019
$3,600/mo
2 bd
2 ba
800 sqft
1162 Hacienda Dr,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,500/mo
1 bd
1 ba
500 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92021
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$4,500/mo
1 bd
1 ba
400 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92020
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$6,500/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,282 sqft
11947 Via Alfalfa,
El Cajon, CA 92019
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
$4,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,314 sqft
686 Ecken Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$4,750/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,202 sqft
11768 Shadowglen Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92020
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27 townhomes for rent in Compton, CA
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,600/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,193 sqft
1465 E Lexington Ave #17D,
El Cajon, CA 92019
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,600/mo
Total price
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,178 sqft
1465 E Lexington Ave #14D,
El Cajon, CA 92019
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$4,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,520 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
El Cajon, CA 92019
APPLY INSTANTLY
$845/mo
1 ba
1,140 sqft
15725 S Frailey Ave,
Compton, CA 90221
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$3,250/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,220 sqft
1133 Persimmon Ave #2,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$3,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
523 Hart Dr #2,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$3,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
523 Hart Dr #15,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$3,725/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,350 sqft
420 El Monte Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$3,050/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,258 sqft
11380 Via Rancho San Diego #C,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,024 sqft
280 Roanoke Rd #1,
El Cajon, CA 92020
Explore by feature - Air Conditioning
218 rentals with air conditioning in Compton, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,045/mo
2 bd
1 ba
Sandalwood Apartments | 700 Ballantyne St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,405 - $2,778/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$1,986 - $2,813/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,626/mo
2 bd
2 ba
2675 Fletcher Pkwy #32,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,215 - $2,300/mo
Total price
2 bd
2 ba
Sunset View I | 1518 Sams Hill Rd,
El Cajon, CA 92021
$2,170/mo
Total price
2 bd
1 ba
1554 Sams Hill Rd #17,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
633 S Johnson Ave #3ed2cf351,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,908 - $2,323/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Terre at Graves | 1521 Graves Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,925 - $2,960/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295 - $2,375/mo
2 bd
1-2 ba
Portofino Apartments | 822 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
Explore by feature - Pet Friendly
148 pet-friendly rentals in Compton, CA
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,405 - $2,778/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
PET FRIENDLY
$1,986 - $2,813/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Sunset Gardens | 848 N Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
633 S Johnson Ave #3ed2cf351,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$1,908 - $2,323/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Terre at Graves | 1521 Graves Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,925 - $2,960/mo
3 bd
2 ba
Terre at E Bradley | 360 E Bradley Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
1 bd
1 ba
Village Apartments | 421 Shady Ln,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,425 - $1,550/mo
Studio
1 ba
Vista Oaks | 1556 E Main St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,230/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1365 Broadway #36,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$2,300/mo
2 bd
2 ba
683-685 S Lincoln Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,895 - $1,995/mo
1-2 bd
1 ba
Madison Court Apartments | 303 E Madison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
Explore by feature - Garage
89 rentals with a garage in Compton, CA
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,405 - $2,778/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Rancho Hillside Apartments | 12367 Calle Albara,
El Cajon, CA 92019
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,626/mo
2 bd
2 ba
2675 Fletcher Pkwy #32,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,800 - $2,200/mo
1-2 bd
1 ba
Mollison Gardens | 150 S Mollison Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,465/mo
2 bd
2 ba
205 Beech St #9938046,
El Cajon, CA 92020
PET FRIENDLY
$3,150 - $3,550/mo
Total price
3 bd
2-3 ba
Canyon Springs Townhome Apartments | 2000 E Main St,
El Cajon, CA 92021
PET FRIENDLY
$1,795 - $2,595/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
1500-1794 E. Kay St. (1515 Rosecrans) | 1515 Rosecrans Ave,
Compton, CA 90221
$1,450/mo
1 bd
1 ba
1107 E Tucker St #26a60ec45,
Compton, CA 90221
Contact for price
2 bd
1 ba
Town and Country Garden Apartments | 1106 E Washington Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92019
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Taft Manor | 143-199 Taft Ave,
El Cajon, CA 92020
$1,995/mo
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960 E Chase Ave #C,
El Cajon, CA 92020

What Locals Say about Compton

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Compton buzzes with easy freeway access, transit links, parks, and quick trips around LA. People like fast freeway access, walkable transit, parks, food stands, and friendly neighbors. They dislike crime, loud fireworks, potholes, trash, strays, weak schools, parking, and slow buses.

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Nmoran90
Resident
3mo ago
"The neighborhood I live on is a Neighborhood watch. Neighbors are always looking out for each other. Clean neighborhood. "
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Nayelilozano7
Resident
4mo ago
"Not a nice neighborhood to walk in, needs so much work & property taxes are insanely high. It does not make sense "
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Kimmalo Sivad
Resident
9mo ago
"I leave around 7a-720a and the traffic to the 105fwy can be moderate and once on the freeway the WB 105 it’s a snail crawl to LAX and then starts to open gradually. So give yourself time. "
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Edwinalvarenga323
Resident
1y ago
"The commute is good but it can get bad with the people in transit but other then that everything else is good "
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Donielle Franklin
Resident
1y ago
"People don’t pick up after their dogs so now the park won’t allow people to walk their dogs anymore. "
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Toodlealex
Resident
1y ago
"Needs more lighting, but not bad. Lots of nurseries in my area, so good for walks except on rainy days."
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Melindadavis94444
Resident
1y ago
"I live in this neighborhood for 10 years and nothing has ever I tired of th graffiti on the wall and the fire works all year "
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Trulia User
Resident
1y ago
"Id rather live elsewhere. There’s a lot of gang violence and crime. Too many dogs and irresponsible owners that aren’t very demure. "
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Lance Henry
Resident
2y ago
"Short walking distance to public transportation and short drive to two freeways. Traveling to and from work averages around 20 minutes each direction."
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Lance Henry
Resident
2y ago
"Fairly easy due to walking distance to nearby bus stops. Having a vehicle helps a lot with nearby freeway access."
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Chanta.lighthouse4kids
Resident
2y ago
"People walk their dogs all the time and they're normally friendly the dogs are on the Leach they pick up their poop and their kind humans"
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Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
East Compton, Compton
"I live here for 3 years is a neighborhood regular I like it’s full to stores near on my opinion nothing bad "
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Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"neighbors are mostly friendly but there are no events or activities. easy access to freeways. easy access to long beach, la, Whittier, orange county etc"
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Elsie C.
Resident
5y ago
"I drive all the time and traffic is not too bad! Just to add they redid the whole street where I live and it looks great "
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Mariana F.
Resident
5y ago
"My neighborhood is nice and we have a lot of places to go and eat something. There’s a lot of clean parks."
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Damaris F.
Resident
5y ago
"i live on the border of lynwood and compton it's pretty calm here.i like it 😊.i have super markets,nail salon,barber shops walmart target and restaurants near me so i guess im ok with it..only thing we'r missing is a mall. "
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Carolynashley54
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5y ago
"My neighborhood of Compton is very nice and quiet not to mention safe and I’m very proud of my city "
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Anahi10899
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5y ago
"Compton has the perfect weather. Had all major freeways 5 min away...! Compton had a lot of potential 💕"
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Porsha1538
Resident
5y ago
"We have a food drive/giveaway every Saturday on the corner of 139th Street and Wilmington. Other than that, we really don’t normally have anything g going on in this city other than people on dirt bikes and the motorcycles going back and forth very very loudly."
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Melindadavis94444
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5y ago
"It’s not unique..The streets are horrible potholes everywhere.Police and helicopters flying overhead keeps me up at night.And let not forget the continued fireworks every night."
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Porscha_tolbert
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5y ago
"The education in Compton isn’t the best, some part of Compton is very clean others aren’t more of the west side of Compton is more calm and better to live! Across Willowbrook feels like war zone "
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Anthony D.
Resident
5y ago
"My area is quite and calm. there are a lot of new business coming to the neighborhood. the housing market is rising. "
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Melindadavis94444
Resident
6y ago
"We don’t have any it’s not a very friendly area people stay to themselves. There also are a lot of Homeless people in the area "
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Malinda.malinda51
Resident
6y ago
"This is an unincorporated area and there is very little funding from the Government and local levels to uplift this community. Now it's alot homeless in this area ."
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Raquel R.
Resident
6y ago
"Great neighborhood- i still live here for 11 years and counting elementary school is just around the corner and the new Walmart store"
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Omarz6225
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"we have police monitoring. and fire fighters response all on less than a minute and good relationships with the neighbors "
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Pamela S.
Resident
6y ago
"They would not like unnecessary noise in the neighborhood. They would not like people not cleaning up after their dogs.They would like safety in their neighborhood."
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Nova1971
Resident
6y ago
East Compton, Compton
"There nothing that makes Compton special there’s only crime and drugs the only reason people live here cheap rent "
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Mischellethomas
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for most of my life. There has not been a lot of improvements or changes. Compton Unified School District is horrible."
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Jenny23xz
Resident
6y ago
East Compton, Compton
"the light posts dont work so it gets really dark which means anything bad can happen. also lots of pot holes and trash piles."
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Trevor M.
Resident
6y ago
"What makes my neighborhood unique is despite the reputation of our city we maintain a huge level of pride of being from here and through out struggles we have continuously produced homegrown outstanding individuals known all over the world, and within our struggle we find a common bond and closeness to our neighbors "
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Lorenaloli
Resident
6y ago
"Sucks, people speed down streets . You hear/see all sorts of stray animals. Trash everywhere People are rude "
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Jade K.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"A lot of stray dogs and animal control does not respond to dead dogs in the road and once in my drive way. "
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Cynthia L.
Resident
6y ago
"It’s dangerous, underfunded, riddled with pot holes, and just garbage. It’s so unsafe to walk anywhere and every street is overpopulated that street parking is nonexistent "
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Cjhernandez89v
Resident
6y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 15 years, and I have seen it all. shootings, gangs, graffiti, drug deals also, my properties have been burglarized plenty of time."
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MrsHamm
Resident
7y ago
"The streets and sidewalks are not maintained and there is trash everywhere. I don’t know where the city’s money is going to. Parking signs are so faded you can’t even read them, but they still administer parking violations. "
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Ivonne V.
Resident
7y ago
East Compton, Compton
"Well this six months of the year the crime get high levels gangsters are free moving and delincuentes around all night noisy and the police is scare about them so please act quickly for the innocent lives"
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Pedro A. .
Resident
7y ago
"Really there’s plenty of restaurants catering trucks and food stands all around so family can always stop by and grab something to eat "
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Tavon B.
Resident
7y ago
"Its a lot of stray dogs that run around that triggers other pets to act wild. Plus the cats in the neighborhood like to leave mice on your porch to get you to feed them "
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Dfranklin494
Resident
7y ago
"There’s nothing good about this neighborhood. I do not recommend living here. Mostly all the animals are strays and wondering around "
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Average Rent Trends in Compton, CA

Rent in Compton, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent increased in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.

Month	Average rent
Aug 2025	$2,250
Sep 2025	$2,250
Oct 2025	$2,395
Nov 2025	$2,495
Dec 2025	$2,500
Jan 2026	$2,500
Feb 2026	$2,250
Mar 2026	$2,300
Apr 2026	$2,225
May 2026	$2,500
Jun 2026	$2,350
Jul 2026	$2,400

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,700	$2,395	$3,000	$4,100	$2,400
Townhomes	—	—	$5,500	$4,100	$4,100
Apartments and Condos	$1,700	$2,375	$2,999	$4,100	$2,250
Houses	$2,172	$2,500	$3,528	$4,100	$3,500

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Compton, CA

What is the average rent of an apartment in Compton, CA?
The average rent of an apartment in Compton, CA is $2,256 per month. This is about 15% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Compton, CA?
In the last year, the average rent in Compton, CA was lowest in Jul 2025 when it was $1,975 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Compton, CA?
In the last year, the average rent in Compton, CA was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,500 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Compton, CA?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Compton, CA is $1,700 per month. That is about $505 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Compton, CA?
There are 92 available rental listings in Compton, CA.
What are some neighborhoods in Compton, CA?
Some neighborhoods in Compton, CA include: East Compton, Rancho Dominguez.
What are some zip codes in Compton, CA?
Compton, CA includes zip codes such as: 90221, 90220, 90222, 90223, 90224.
What are some cities near Compton, CA?
Some nearby cities include: West Compton, Lynwood, Willowbrook, Paramount, Carson. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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