11 rentals in Compton

Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county, and in May 1888, was the eighth city in Los Angeles County to incorporate. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 95,740.
Compton is a diverse city with rich musical heritage and growing development. Features new investment, diverse community, and central LA County location.
Today, Compton has 11 homes for rent at a median rent of $2,095/mo, typically leasing in about 36 days. Families here choose from 10 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,000/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.6 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 11 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~36 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing at a steady pace—you have some time to decide, but good units still move. Leasing 34% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Compton
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
57%
Homeowners
43%
Renters
Homeownership is 1.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
24,227 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent rises with each additional bedroom, with notable jumps for larger units.
Each additional bedroom adds about $584/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$809/mo)
Rent Reductions
5 listings have reduced their rent
45% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.1% (~$107/mo)
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