Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Downey, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Downey, CA rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,134/month. Renters today are paying $136 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in March 2025.
Compared to national trends
Downey runs 10.6% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher-cost tier among metros with a small total rental inventory of 75 units.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,795/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,495/month, with larger units like 4+ bedrooms reaching a median of $3,750/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of prices for renters with different needs.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Downey fell by 53.1% year over year, a sharp contrast to the overall citywide rent decline of 3.0%. This segment's steep drop marks a distinct trend within the larger-unit market.
Median rent
Median rent in Downey
$2,134/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Downey is $2,134 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $204 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downey
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downey rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downey, CA
Average rent prices in Downey have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Downey, CA
Rent prices in Downey vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downey is $1,999, whereas a house costs $3,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Downey run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 |  4% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downey | $2,134 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,999 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,595 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,322 | 17% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 35% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
36%
Downey
Average rent
$2,134
Apartments
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,322
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
35%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downey, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Downey, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Downey and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downey
11%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downey, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,385
5%$2,245
5%$2,495
1%$2,762
3%$2,200
2%$2,125
4%$2,995
17%$2,000
1%$2,400
5%$2,700
1%$2,085
14%$2,250
5%Discover rentals in Downey, CA
2d ago
10339 La Reina Ave, Downey, CA 90241
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8115 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,090–$2,510
Apartment for rent
4d ago
7300 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
12522 Paramount Blvd #17, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
15h ago
9070 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downey
12911 Whitewood Ave, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
House for rent
Available Jul 6
15h ago
10000 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,092–$3,149
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10025 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,395
Apartment for rent
11h ago
11635 11635 - 11649 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9320 Elm Vista Dr, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
10h ago
House for rent in Downey
3 beds
2 baths
$4,499
House for rent
11h ago
7845 Stewart And Gray Rd, Downey, CA 90241
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8840 Lindell Avenue, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
8250 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12054 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9320 Elm Vista Dr, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
8250 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799–$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
7300 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
10h ago
House for rent in Downey
3 beds
2 baths
$4,499
House for rent
17h ago
12441 Old River School Rd, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downey, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downey rental market.
How much is rent in Downey?
The average rent in Downey is $2,134 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downey?
Average rent prices in Downey have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Downey rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downey is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $204 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downey?
To comfortably afford rent in Downey, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Downey?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Downey average around $1,920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,470/month, both relatively stable year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).