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Average Rent in Downey, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Downey, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,822/mo
Lowest Available
$1,695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Downey, CA
8 listed units across 2 buildings in Downey, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $167/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Metropointe | Unit 3 | $2,753 | $2,235 | $518 |
| Norwalk Metropointe | Unit 1, Beach | $2,278 | $1,925 | $353 |
| Norwalk Metropointe | Unit 2, Beach | $2,502 | $2,160 | $342 |
| Miro | Unit 201-15, A2 | $2,916 | $2,891 | $25 |
| Miro | Unit 202-91, A2 | $2,916 | $2,891 | $25 |
| Miro | Unit 301-69, A2 | $2,876 | $2,851 | $25 |
| Miro | Unit 304-61, A1 | $2,793 | $2,768 | $25 |
| Miro | Unit 304-69, A3 | $2,948 | $2,923 | $25 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Downey, CA
Compare average rent across Downey, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey 90650 | $2,878 | $1,925 | 2 | 12 |
| Downey 90240 | $2,869 | $1,695 | 2 | 7 |
| Downey 90670 | $2,841 | $2,725 | 1 | 7 |
| Downey 90242 | $2,440 | $2,124 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downey, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Downey, CA is $2,822 per month across 6 apartment communities and 29 available units.
The most affordable option is Glen Haven Apartments starting at $1,695/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,534/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,128/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,736/mo.
Prices range from $1,695 to $3,833 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Downey, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Downey, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Downey, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Haven Apartments | $1,695/mo | $1,695/mo | 1 | 3.1 |
| Norwalk Metropointe | $1,925/mo | $2,699/mo | 5 | 3.1 |
| Park Regency Club Apartments | $2,124/mo | $2,440/mo | 3 | 3.5 |
| Parc @ 5 Apartments | $2,650/mo | $3,065/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Solterra At Civic Center | $2,668/mo | $3,006/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| Miro | $2,725/mo | $2,841/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Downey, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Downey, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$113,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,822/mo.
Comfortable income
$135,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,695/mo), you need to earn at least $68,000/year.
Median household income in Downey, CA is $87,400 , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Downey, CA
Overall prices in Downey, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Downey, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,822 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,166/mo |
Population
111,793
Median household income
$87,400
Census median rent
$1,892/mo
Rent as % of income
33.8%
Median age
37.0
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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