Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Downey, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Downey rent stands today
Downey, CA rents are roughly flat year over year, with a modest $36 decrease from last year. The current median rent is $2,248/month. Month to month, the market cooled, slipping 2.4% since May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Downey rents run 15.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Southern California metro with a total of 74 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Downey rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, with larger units reaching $4,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $3,895/month, compared to $2,150/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Downey
$2,247/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downey is $2,247 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $297 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downey
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% 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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Downey run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,424.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | 4% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 4% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 12% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downey | $2,247 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,595 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,895 | 22% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 35% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
14%
Downey
Average rent
$2,247
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
22%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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
15%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downey, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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6%$2,295
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4%$2,795
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3%$2,100
2%$2,755
6%$2,000
$2,397
10%$2,400
13%$2,240
2%$2,399
Discover rentals in Downey, CA
3d ago
8831 Rosecrans Ave, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
12405 Benedict Ave, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8721 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,358
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downey
5 beds
3.5 baths
$8,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downey
7459 Corey St, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
4d 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
$3,395
House for rent
Available Jul 6
4d ago
11635 11635 - 11649 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11921 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,395
Apartment for rent
1h ago
8115 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,090–$2,370
Apartment for rent
4h ago
10000 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,226–$3,066
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8250 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8840 Lindell Avenue, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
10h ago
10300 La Reina Ave, Downey, CA 90241
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9320 Elm Vista Dr, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
10h ago
10300 La Reina Ave, Downey, CA 90241
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
9719 Priscilla St #B, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8831 Rosecrans Ave, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10516 Arrington Ave, Downey, CA 90241
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
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 $2,247 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downey?
Average rent prices in Downey have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Downey rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downey is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $297 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 $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Downey?
Downey's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across southeastern Los Angeles County's rental inventory.
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).