Rent in Downey, CA
Across Downey's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,576 a month, with figures from $1,980–$3,030. The highest typical rent is in 90239 ($2,960) and the lowest in 90242 ($2,425). Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,946 | $1,515–$2,200 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $2,062 | $1,668–$2,460 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $2,576 | $1,980–$3,030 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $3,192 | $2,413–$3,840 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $3,893 | $1,185–$4,300 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Downey ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Downey, CA?
- About $2,576 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,980–$3,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Downey, CA?
- About $2,062 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,668–$2,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Downey, CA?
- About $3,192 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,413–$3,840. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Downey, CA?
- About $1,946 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,515–$2,200. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Downey, CA?
- About $3,893 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,185–$4,300. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Downey ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 90239 has the highest typical rent at $2,960 a month, and 90242 the lowest at $2,425.
- What is the property tax rate in Downey, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Downey rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).