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Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA

The cheapest rental in Downey, CA we're tracking starts at $1,450/mo, with an average asking rent of $2,041/mo across 16 listings. That puts Downey roughly 13% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,936/mo and two-bedrooms around $2,298/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,450
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$2,04113% below CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$1,64824% below CA
1 bed$1,93616% below CA
2 bed$2,29810% below CA
3 bed$3,1004% above CA

16 rentals in Downey, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in Downey, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Downey, CA?
The average asking rent across the 16 listings we track in Downey, CA is $2,041/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,450/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Downey?
Lakewood Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Downey, CA at $1,450/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Downey?
Based on the listings we track in Downey, CA: studios around $1,648/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,936/mo, two-bedrooms around $2,298/mo, three-bedrooms around $3,100/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Downey expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Downey's average rent of $2,041/mo is about 13% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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