Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Downey, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Downey rent stands today
Downey, CA rent slipped 1.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,238/month. Renters are paying $84 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.0% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Downey runs 17.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Southern California market with limited total rentals at 68 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Downey both sit at $1,950/month, while 2-bedrooms rise to $2,450/month and 3-bedrooms reach $3,296/month. Four-plus bedrooms command $3,595/month, covering a broad spectrum of unit sizes for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents climbed 21.9% year over year, contrasting with a 25.6% decline for four-plus bedrooms. These shifts diverge from the citywide rent slip of 1.5%, showing varied trends across unit sizes in Downey, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in Downey
$2,238/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downey is $2,238 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $338 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downey
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downey rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downey, CA
Average rent prices in Downey have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Downey run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,440.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | 3% |  73% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,295 | 8% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,595 | 10% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downey | $2,238 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | 17% | - | |
Houses | $3,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,550 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
73%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
37%
Downey
Average rent
$2,238
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
9%
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
18%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downey, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
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11%$2,295
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17%$2,100
3%$2,935
23%$1,995
6%$2,387
5%$2,500
9%$2,495
6%$2,200
7%Discover rentals in Downey, CA
4d ago
House for rent in Downey
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
12522 Paramount Blvd #18, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
10115 10115 - 10129 Foster Rd, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,270–$2,320
Apartment for rent
4d ago
12405 Benedict Ave, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9070 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
10000 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,056–$3,159
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7845 Stewart And Gray Rd, Downey, CA 90241
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,995
Apartment for rent
16h ago
8721 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,936–$2,499
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11635 11635 - 11649 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,737–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9320 Elm Vista Dr, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11714 Bellflower Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
Studio
0 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Downey
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
2d ago
Verified
8250 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8840 Lindell Avenue, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
12054 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9320 Elm Vista Dr, Downey, CA 90242
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8250 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,799
Apartment for rent
18h ago
7300 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,150
Apartment for rent
21h ago
11550 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8831 Rosecrans Ave, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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 $2,238 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downey?
Average rent prices in Downey have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Downey rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downey is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $338 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?
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).