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Last updated on October 11, 2026
Average rent in
Downey, Downey, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 11, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downey
$2,272/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downey is $2,272 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downey
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downey rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downey, Downey, CA
Average rent prices in Downey have remained the same 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, 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 $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Downey run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 | 4% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,924 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,440 |  2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,528 | 8% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,350 | 19% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bell Gardens | $2,400 | |
Bellflower | $2,327 | |
Jordan | $1,995 | |
Montebello | $2,367 | |
Norwalk | $2,250 | |
Pico Rivera | $2,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,645 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,650 | 37% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,550 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,924
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,440
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,528
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
16%
Bellflower
Average rent
$2,327
Bell Gardens
Average rent
$2,400
Jordan
Average rent
$1,995
Montebello
Average rent
$2,367
Norwalk
Average rent
$2,250
Pico Rivera
Average rent
$2,550
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
37%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,550
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
20%higher than the national median
23%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.
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Discover rentals in Downey, Downey, CA
2d 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
2d ago
10115 10115 - 10129 Foster Rd, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,170–$2,220
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
4d 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
2d ago
12054 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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
House for rent in Downey
4 beds
3 baths
$6,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 3
1d ago
House for rent in Downey
3 beds
2 baths
$6,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Downey
10258 Hasty Ave, Downey, CA 90241
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,950
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
Available Oct 7
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
7h 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
7h 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
4d ago
11635 11635 - 11649 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
Studio
1 bath
$1,795
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
4d 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
2d ago
Verified
8250 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,790
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
1d 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
10h 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
2d ago
12054 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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
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
1d ago
8831 Rosecrans Ave, Downey, CA 90242
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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
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
3d ago
7300 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$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, Downey, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downey rental market.
How much is rent in Downey?
The average rent in Downey is $2,272 per month as of October 10, 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 2% since last year.
How does Downey rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downey is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 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 $91,000/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).