# Average Rent in Downey, CA

> How much is rent in Downey, CA? $2,285 median across 60 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 11, 2026

## What is the average rent in Downey, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Downey, CA is $2,535 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 60 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 8, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

5 apartment buildings, 60 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$2,535/mo

median $2,285

[-3.1% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/trends/)

Cheapest

$1,800/mo

Glen Haven Apartments

Properties

5

tracked daily

Units

60

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Downey, CA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$2,578

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Downey, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $2,907, ended at $2,578.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 2,907 |
| Aug | 2,717 |
| Aug | 2,792 |
| Aug | 2,734 |
| Sep | 2,673 |
| Sep | 2,594 |
| Sep | 2,612 |
| Sep | 2,537 |
| Oct | 2,605 |
| Oct | 2,672 |
| Oct | 2,477 |
| Oct | 2,660 |
| Oct | 2,566 |
| Nov | 2,578 |

[Full Downey, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Downey, CA Rent Prices

All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 3.1 (35)](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/glen-haven-apartments-downey-ca/): Glen Haven Apartments 8238-8286 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240, USA From $1,800/mo Avg $1,800 1 units

[#2 3.1 (135)](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/norwalk-metropointe-downey-ca/): Norwalk Metropointe 11615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA From $2,081/mo Avg $2,670 9 units

[#3 3.5 (356)](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/park-regency-club-apartments-downey-ca/): Park Regency Club Apartments 10000 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242, USA From $2,129/mo Avg $2,296 34 units

[#4 4.1 (87)](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/solterra-at-civic-center-downey-ca/): Solterra At Civic Center 12700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA From $2,347/mo Avg $2,891 11 units

[#5 3.9 (35)](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/parc-5-apartments-downey-ca/): Parc @ 5 Apartments 9140 Brookshire Ave #237, Downey, CA 90240, USA From $2,925/mo as of Oct 22 Avg $2,960 2 units

[#6 4.7 (197)](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/miro-downey-ca/): Miro 12257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA From $2,956/mo Avg $3,285 5 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Glen Haven Apartments 8238-8286 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/glen-haven-apartments-downey-ca/) | $1,800 | $1,800 | $2.95/ft² | 3.1 (35) | 1 |
| 2 | [Norwalk Metropointe 11615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/norwalk-metropointe-downey-ca/) | $2,081 | $2,670 | $2.85/ft² | 3.1 (135) | 9 |
| 3 | [Park Regency Club Apartments 10000 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/park-regency-club-apartments-downey-ca/) | $2,129 | $2,296 | $3.12/ft² | 3.5 (356) | 34 |
| 4 | [Solterra At Civic Center 12700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/solterra-at-civic-center-downey-ca/) | $2,347 | $2,891 | $3.15/ft² | 4.1 (87) | 11 |
| 5 | [Parc @ 5 Apartments 9140 Brookshire Ave #237, Downey, CA 90240, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/parc-5-apartments-downey-ca/) | $2,925 as of Oct 22 | $2,960 | $2.56/ft² | 3.9 (35) | 2 |
| 6 | [Miro 12257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/miro-downey-ca/) | $2,956 | $3,285 | $3.90/ft² | 4.7 (197) | 5 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/apartments/)

[Glen Haven Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/glen-haven-apartments-downey-ca/): ![Glen Haven Apartments apartments in Downey, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16656?w=600) 3.1 (35) 8238-8286 Telegraph Rd, Downey, CA 90240, USA From $1,800/mo 1 units

[Norwalk Metropointe](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/norwalk-metropointe-downey-ca/): ![Norwalk Metropointe apartments in Downey, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8493?w=600) 3.1 (135) 11615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA From $2,081/mo 9 units

[Park Regency Club Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/park-regency-club-apartments-downey-ca/): ![Park Regency Club Apartments apartments in Downey, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16660?w=600) 3.5 (356) 10000 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242, USA From $2,129/mo 34 units

[Solterra At Civic Center](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/solterra-at-civic-center-downey-ca/): ![Solterra At Civic Center apartments in Downey, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8496?w=600) 4.1 (87) 12700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA From $2,347/mo 11 units

[Parc @ 5 Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/parc-5-apartments-downey-ca/): ![Parc @ 5 Apartments apartments in Downey, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16659?w=600) 3.9 (35) 9140 Brookshire Ave #237, Downey, CA 90240, USA From $2,925/mo prices as of Oct 22 2 units

[Miro](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/miro-downey-ca/): ![Miro apartments in Downey, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/8487?w=600) 4.7 (197) 12257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA From $2,956/mo 5 units

[Browse all Downey, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/apartments/)

By Area

## Downey, CA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Downey 90240 2](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Downey%2090240)[Norwalk 90650 2](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Norwalk%2090650)[Downey 90242 1](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Downey%2090242)[Santa Fe Springs 90670 1](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Santa%20Fe%20Springs%2090670)

## Downey, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Downey, CA is **$2,535 per month**, based on 60 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,800 at Glen Haven Apartments to $3,537 at Miro.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Bed | $2,276/mo | $1,800/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $3,191/mo | $2,669/mo | 17 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Downey, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Downey, CA averages **$2,276/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,191/mo**. At the local median household income of **$87,400**, that works out to **35% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Downey, CA at **$1,892/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/downey-ca/trends/) runs **34% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Downey, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Downey, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$101,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,535/mo.

Comfortable income

$122,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,800/mo), you need to earn at least **$72,000/year**.

Median household income in Downey, CA is **$87,400** , about 28% 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) | $2,535 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,879/mo |

Population

111,793

Median household income

$87,400

Census median rent

$1,892/mo

Census rent burden

33.8%

Median age

37.0

Mean commute

31 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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## Nearby cities in California

How Downey, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Downey, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,106 | +23% | -1.2% | 50 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,375 | +33% | -2.9% | 36 |
| [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,883 | +14% | +3.2% | 34 |
| [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,257 | -11% | -21.6% | 33 |
| [Antioch, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/antioch-ca/) | $2,276 | -10% | -6.7% | 32 |
| [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,771 | +9% | -7% | 32 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Downey, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Downey, CA is $2,535 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 60 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Downey, CA?

The median asking rent in Downey, CA is $2,285 per month, computed from 60 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,535/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Downey, CA?

The lowest available rent in Downey, CA starts at $1,800 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downey, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Downey, CA average $2,276/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,800/mo across 43 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downey, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Downey, CA average $3,191/mo. Units start from $2,669/mo across 17 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Downey, CA

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