Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Downey, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Downey rent stands today
Downey, CA rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Downey runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with a total of 77 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Downey rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,924/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,495/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,528/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,150/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Downey
$2,300/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Downey is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downey
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downey rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downey, CA
Average rent prices in Downey have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,250, whereas a house costs $4,036. 1-bedroom apartments in Downey run $1,924 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,924 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,528 | 13% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,150 | 5% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downey | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,545 | 4% | 20% | |
Houses | $4,036 | 21% | 13% | |
Rooms | $1,550 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,924
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,528
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Downey
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$4,036
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,550
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
21%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downey, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,350
5%$2,500
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8%$2,175
8%Discover rentals in Downey, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
12522 Paramount Blvd #18, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
2h ago
10115 10115 - 10129 Foster Rd, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,120–$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
12414 Dunrobin Ave #2, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
10333 La Reina Ave, Downey, CA 90241
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
3 beds
5 baths
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downey
3 beds
1 bath
$4,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
9070 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
10282 Priscilla St, Downey, CA 90242
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,954
Price dropped $125Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 16
16h ago
9320 Elm Vista Dr, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
8721 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,840–$2,433
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
11714 Bellflower Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
Studio
0 baths
$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8250 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799–$1,800
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11610 Bellflower Boulevard, Downey, CA 90241
1 bed
1 bath
$1,960
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
23h ago
Verified
10282 Priscilla St, Downey, CA 90242
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,954
Price dropped $125Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
8840 Lindell Avenue, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11610 Bellflower Boulevard, Downey, CA 90241
1 bed
1 bath
$1,960
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
23h ago
Verified
10282 Priscilla St, Downey, CA 90242
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,954
Price dropped $125Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 16
2h ago
8547 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,125
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
10115 10115 - 10129 Foster Rd, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,120–$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downey?
Average rent prices in Downey have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Downey rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downey is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $92,000/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, June offers the lowest rents in Downey while November sees the highest, with about a 3.1% difference between peak and low months.
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).