Average Rent in Downey CA
5 apartment buildings, 18 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,612/mo
Cheapest
$2,087/mo
Properties
5
Units
18
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 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 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Placita Park
9353 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs
Miro
12257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs
Encasa Norwalk
11217 Barnwall St, Norwalk
Norwalk Metropointe
11615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk
Solterra At Civic Center
12700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Placita Park 9353 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs | $2,087 | $2,252 | $3.21 | 3.4 | 9 |
| 2 | Miro 12257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs | $2,776 | $3,101 | $3.57 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 3 | Encasa Norwalk 11217 Barnwall St, Norwalk | $2,785 | $2,813 | $3.27 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | Norwalk Metropointe 11615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk | -- | -- | -- | 3.1 | 0 |
| 5 | Solterra At Civic Center 12700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Placita Park
3.49353 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs
Miro
4.712257 Heritage Springs Dr, Santa Fe Springs
Encasa Norwalk
411217 Barnwall St, Norwalk
Norwalk Metropointe
3.111615 Firestone Blvd, Norwalk
Solterra At Civic Center
4.112700 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk
Downey CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Downey CA is $2,612 per month, based on 18 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,087 at Placita Park to $2,785 at Encasa Norwalk.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,297/mo | $2,087/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $3,007/mo | $2,785/mo | 8 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
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
$104,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,612/mo.
Comfortable income
$125,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,087/mo), you need to earn at least $83,000/year.
Cost of living in Downey CA
We only have live rent data for Downey CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,612 |
| Estimated total | $2,612/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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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 | $2,857 | +9% | 44 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,215 | +23% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,501 | -4% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,333 | -11% | 24 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,832 | +8% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,293 | +26% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Downey CA?
The average rent in Downey CA is $2,612 per month, based on 18 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Downey CA?
The lowest available rent in Downey CA starts at $2,087 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downey CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Downey CA average $2,297/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,087/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downey CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Downey CA average $3,007/mo. Units start from $2,785/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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