Downey, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Downey, CA?
Last updated February 4, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Downey, CA is $2,173.
Average rent
$2,173
Month-over-month change
-$22
Year-over-year change
-$127
Available rentals
209
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $9,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 7 |
| $1,700 | 25 |
| $1,800 | 29 |
| $1,900 | 18 |
| $2,000 | 21 |
| $2,100 | 26 |
| $2,200 | 12 |
| $2,300 | 12 |
| $2,400 | 14 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 9 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 4 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 7 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $128 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,213 | $2,195 |
| Feb | $2,324 | $2,185 |
| Mar | $2,295 | No data |
| Apr | $2,239 | No data |
| May | $2,100 | No data |
| Jun | $2,200 | No data |
| Jul | $2,135 | No data |
| Aug | $2,195 | No data |
| Sep | $2,213 | No data |
| Oct | $2,195 | No data |
| Nov | $2,192 | No data |
| Dec | $2,200 | No data |
Market temperature
The Downey, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Downey, CA is 9% higher than the national average.
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