Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Downey, Downey, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Downey

$2,250/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downey is $2,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downey

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downey rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downey, Downey, CA

Average rent prices in Downey have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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, Downey, CA

Rent prices in Downey vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downey is $2,122, whereas a house costs $3,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Downey run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

6%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,900

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,410

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,300

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,750

3%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,410

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downey, 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, Downey, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downey and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downey

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,299
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downey, Downey, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in Downey, Downey, CA

Woodcreek - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Woodcreek

10440 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90241

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,995–$2,695

Apartment for rent

8709 Lyndora St #D - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Downey

8709 Lyndora St #D, Downey, CA 90242

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Marquis Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Marquis Apartments

7300 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

11410 Brookshire Ave #114 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Downey

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Condo for rent

Available Oct 22

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Frequently asked questions for Downey, Downey, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downey rental market.

How much is rent in Downey?

The average rent in Downey is $2,250 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downey?

Average rent prices in Downey have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $300 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.

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).

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