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Average Rent in Downey 90240 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Downey 90240, Downey, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,639/mo
Lowest Available
$3,639/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
Downey 90240 vs Downey, CA Average
Downey 90240 is more expensive the Downey, CA average by $817/mo (29%). The citywide average is $2,822/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downey 90240?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Downey 90240 is $3,639 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is Parc @ 5 Apartments starting at $3,639/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $3,639/mo.
Prices range from $3,639 to $3,639 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Downey 90240
Rent Prices by Apartment in Downey 90240
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parc @ 5 Apartments | $3,639/mo | $3,639/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
Google Search Trends for Downey 90240 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Downey 90240
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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
$146,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,639/mo.
Comfortable income
$175,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Downey 90240 is $87,400 , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Downey 90240
Overall prices in Downey 90240 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 90240's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,639 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,983/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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