Average Rent in Downey, CA
3 apartment buildings, 20 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,953/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,278/mo
Norwalk Metropointe
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
20
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Downey, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Downey, CA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Norwalk Metropointe
11615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA
Solterra At Civic Center
12700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA
Miro
12257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwalk Metropointe 11615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA | $2,278 | $2,714 | $3.46 | 3.1 (135) | 4 |
| 2 | Solterra At Civic Center 12700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650, USA | $2,668 | $3,006 | $3.26 | 4.1 (87) | 7 |
| 3 | Miro 12257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, USA | $2,725 | $3,018 | $3.74 | 4.7 (197) | 9 |
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Downey, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Downey, CA is $2,953 per month, based on 20 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,278 at Norwalk Metropointe to $2,725 at Miro.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,746/mo | $2,278/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $3,263/mo | $3,093/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Downey, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Downey, CA averages $2,746/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,263/mo. At the local median household income of $87,400, that works out to 41% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
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 runs 56% 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
$118,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,953/mo.
Comfortable income
$142,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,278/mo), you need to earn at least $91,000/year.
Median household income in Downey, CA is $87,400 , about 38% 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) | $2,953 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,297/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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Nearby cities in California
How Downey, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Downey, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,881 | -2% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,817 | -5% | 28 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,288 | +11% | 24 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,358 | -20% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,568 | -13% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,343 | -21% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Downey, CA?
The average rent in Downey, CA is $2,953 per month, based on 20 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Downey, CA?
The lowest available rent in Downey, CA starts at $2,278 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downey, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Downey, CA average $2,746/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,278/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downey, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Downey, CA average $3,263/mo. Units start from $3,093/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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