Asking rents in ZIP 90221, Los Angeles, from 27 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Compton was $1,695 in January 2026, up 2.7% (+$45) from December 2025 and down 3.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,650 and $1,795. That puts Compton $355 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 27 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | −$75 (-6.1%) | −$350 (-23.3%) | $1,150 – $1,273 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,695 | +$45 (+2.7%) | −$55 (-3.1%) | $1,650 – $1,795 | 13 |
| 2BR | $2,725 | +$130 (+5.0%) | +$225 (+9.0%) | $2,237 – $2,813 | 8 |
| 3BR | $3,300 | +$100 (+3.1%) | +$305 (+10.2%) | $3,300 – $3,300 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Compton Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,750 | −$600 (-34.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,695 | $2,050 | −$355 (-17.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,725 | $2,700 | +$25 (+0.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,300 | $3,880 | −$579 (-14.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.