Compton

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Compton, CA

Area Guide

The "Hub City" provides easy access to Downtown LA.

Music Art and Culture Historic Fast-Growing LA Area

One of Los Angeles County's oldest cities -- Compton -- incorporated in 1888. This city sits on the south side of Los Angeles and is known for the number of famous rap artists it has produced, as well as a variety of actors, directors, writers, and comedians. Famous people who began in Compton include Leslie Sykes, Niecy Nash, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Paul Rodriguez, Kevin Costner, N.W.A, James Coburn, Coolio, and James Wheaton.

While Compton was considered edgy in the 1980s and '90s, it has become a sought-after suburb of Los Angeles, with home prices escalating in recent years. Recently, Compton was named a hotspot for entrepreneurs by Cognetics, Inc. and it is considered one of the best places to start and grow a business. Compton's proximity to Downtown Los Angeles and the easily-accessible highways -- including I-710 and I-105 -- add to the area's recent growth. If you'd like to rent an apartment in Compton, you'll be one of 100,000 residents who call the "Hub City" home.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Compton, CA is $734 for a studio, $1,388 for one bedroom, $1,566 for two bedrooms, and $2,370 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Compton has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,388/month
456 Sq Ft
House
$3,188/month
1,103 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Compton, CA

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Kelly Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

743 Students

Tibby Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

632 Students

Clinton William Jefferson

Public

Grades K-8

791 Students

Mayo Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

461 Students

Foster Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

416 Students

Willowbrook Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

286 Students

Kelly Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

743 Students

Tibby Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

632 Students

Clinton William Jefferson

Public

Grades K-8

791 Students

Mayo Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

461 Students

Compton Early College High

Public

Grades 9-12

567 Students

Dominguez High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,769 Students

Compton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,345 Students

Centennial High

Public

Grades 9-12

929 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
  • Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
  • Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
  • Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
  • Banning Residence Museum

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Los Angeles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.