The Ray Apartments
6479 Atlantic Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90805
$1,495 - $1,888
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Compton, CA
What is the average rent in Compton, CA?
$1,414/month
Average Rent
457 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Compton, CA is $1,414 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Compton rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Compton, you can expect to pay about $751 per month for a studio, $1,414 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,585 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,383 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Compton, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $25 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Compton, CA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
41%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Compton, CA?
Because the average rent in Compton is $1,414, you’ll want to make about $4,713 per month or $56,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Compton, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Compton, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.