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10930 Garfield Ave,
South Gate, CA 90280
$2,399 - $3,599
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Rental Market Trends in Downey, CA
What is the average rent in Downey, CA?
$1,741/month
Average Rent
570 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Downey, CA is $1,741 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Downey rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Downey, you can expect to pay about $1,252 per month for a studio, $1,741 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,229 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,861 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Downey, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $12 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Downey, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
39%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Downey, CA?
Because the average rent in Downey is $1,741, you’ll want to make about $5,803 per month or $69,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Downey, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Downey, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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L'Abri Management, Inc.
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40
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2,126
Units
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19
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Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
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131
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3,998
Units
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33
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Mashcole Property Management
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52
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2,477
Units
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31
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Advanced Real Estate
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66
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12,194
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29
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Apartment Investments Group Inc
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10
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360
Units
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6
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Greystar
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3,486
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959,251
Units
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891
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2 Communities in Downey
AMC
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613
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122,506
Units
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243
Cities
2 Communities in Downey
Cushman & Wakefield
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458
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108,906
Units
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228
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.