Los Angeles County · Compton
Sell Your Commercial Property In Compton, CA
From Rancho Dominguez to Lynwood, we buy Compton multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Compton Submarkets: Rancho Dominguez · Willowbrook · Lynwood · Carson — Los Angeles County, CA
Local Demand
Our View On Compton
Compton, CA sits in Los Angeles County with 92,698 residents and a median household income of $78,465, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Renters hold 43.6% of Compton's occupied households, median gross rent runs $1,664 a month, and 11.7% of the housing stock sits in buildings of 5 or more units. Most of that stock predates 1980, with a median year built of 1957. Owners who want to sell commercial property in Compton, CA are working against a thin, aging multifamily supply and rents well under the Los Angeles County median of $1,954.
Alameda Corridor rail trench
The Alameda Corridor's rail trench begins in Compton, moving over 16,700 daily TEUs toward owners who sell multifamily property in Compton near this corridor.Compton College enrollment
Compton College enrolled 8,497 unduplicated students in the 2019-20 academic year, per its own enrollment data, anchoring renter demand near campus.Rancho Dominguez industrial area
Industrial and warehouse employers cluster in Rancho Dominguez, an unincorporated Los Angeles County community bordering Compton, per Census place data.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Compton
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Compton Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Compton, CA
Renters hold 43.6% of Compton's 24,011 occupied households, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Buildings of 5 or more units make up just 11.7% of Compton's 25,039 housing units. The stock is old: 77.4% of units were built before 1980, with a median year built of 1957, so most apartment buyers here underwrite deferred maintenance from day one.
Rents and affordability in Compton, CA
Median gross rent in Compton is $1,664 a month, 81.7% of the $2,036 California median, per ACS 2020-2024. Under HUD's FY2027 fair market rents, effective October 1, 2026, Compton's ZIP codes average near $1,980 for a one-bedroom and $2,443 for a two-bedroom. Anyone looking to sell commercial property in Compton, CA should weigh these FMR figures against in-place rents. Rent burden is heavy: 54.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income toward rent, and 30.9% pay 50% or more.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90220 | $1,750 | $1,950 | $2,410 | $3,060 | $3,420 |
| 90221 | $1,760 | $1,970 | $2,430 | $3,080 | $3,450 |
| 90222 | $1,810 | $2,020 | $2,490 | $3,160 | $3,540 |
Property taxes in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County assesses property under Proposition 13 at a base rate of 1% of full cash value (Cal. Const. art. XIII A, §1(a)), plus any voter-approved bond charges on top. On a $2,000,000 Compton acquisition, the Proposition 13 base is $20,000 a year (1% x $2,000,000); buyers should confirm Compton's specific bond add-ons with escrow before closing. Compton also levies its own real property transfer tax under Compton Municipal Code §3-3, at $0.275 per $500 of consideration, in addition to the county's documentary transfer tax.
Landlord rules for Compton, CA owners
Compton has no rent-stabilization chapter of its own, so owners fall under California's statewide cap: increases are limited to 5% plus local inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, for covered units (Civ. Code §1947.12). Deposits are capped at one month's rent, returned within 21 days with an itemized statement (Civ. Code §1950.5). Nonpayment notices run 3 judicial days (Code Civ. Proc. §1161); terminations run 60 or 30 days (Civ. Code §1946.1), and just cause applies after 12 months (Civ. Code §1946.2). Owners who plan to sell commercial real estate in Compton, CA should build these notice periods into a sale timeline.
What it means for an owner in Compton, CA
An aging, mostly small apartment stock and rents well under the county median point toward steady, price-sensitive demand for anyone ready to sell commercial property in Compton, CA. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly from owners; see the sell my apartment building page for how a direct sale works.
Before listing, run the numbers through Skyline's cap rate calculator against the rent and tax figures above; owners who sell your apartment building in Compton get a cleaner read on value checked against current FMR and tax data.
Local Knowledge
Selling In Compton
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- Compton's rental vacancy rate is 2.3%, per ACS 2020-2024, tighter than many nearby Los Angeles County submarkets.
- No local rent-control ordinance applies in Compton; owners rely on California's statewide AB 1482 rent cap instead.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Compton, CA should confirm the exact transfer tax due with escrow.
Seller Guides
Your Situation, Handled — Compton
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Taxes & Rules For Compton Property
The California rules that shape any deal in Compton: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Compton Seller FAQ
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Compton, CA?
Compton's apartment stock is small and old: 11.7% of units sit in buildings of 5 or more, and 77.4% were built before 1980. Median rent is $1,664 a month, per ACS 2020-2024, well under the $2,036 California median, which shapes buyer pricing on any listing.
Where do owners go to sell commercial real estate in Compton, CA directly?
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly from owners in Compton, without a broker listing period. Owners typically start with a cap rate check against current rent and tax figures before setting an asking price for the building.
What is the current rent burden for Compton renters?
54.1% of Compton renter households pay 30% or more of income toward rent, and 30.9% pay 50% or more, per the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. That burden level factors into how quickly units turn over at renewal.
Does Compton have its own rent control law?
No. Compton's municipal code has no separate rent-stabilization chapter, so owners apply California's statewide cap under Civil Code section 1947.12: increases are limited to 5% plus local inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, for covered units.
What transfer tax applies when selling commercial property in Compton?
Compton Municipal Code section 3-3 sets its own real property transfer tax at $0.275 per $500 of consideration, paid in addition to the Los Angeles County documentary transfer tax. Both apply at closing regardless of how the buyer finances the purchase.
What if my Compton building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
How does a sale to you work in Los Angeles County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Who buys occupied rental property in Compton?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Compton?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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Tell Us About Your Property In Compton
A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Compton submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
