Monthly Rent Report
Downey Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90240, Los Angeles, from 52 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $1,850 in May 2025, down 5.1% (−$100) from April 2025 and up 2.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,799 and $2,025. That puts Downey $345 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 52 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,850 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $1,850 – $1,850 | 1 |
| Studio | $1,850 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $1,850 – $1,850 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,850 | −$100 (-5.1%) | +$53 (+2.9%) | $1,799 – $2,025 | 19 |
| 1BR | $1,750 | −$200 (-10.3%) | −$47 (-2.6%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,997 | −$12 (-0.4%) | +$502 (+20.1%) | $2,495 – $3,094 | 14 |
| 2BR | $2,700 | −$309 (-10.3%) | +$205 (+8.2%) | $2,700 – $2,700 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,800 | −$100 (-2.6%) | +$600 (+18.8%) | $3,800 – $3,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,800 | −$100 (-2.6%) | +$600 (+18.8%) | $3,800 – $3,800 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,875 | +$275 (+6.0%) | +$75 (+1.6%) | $4,875 – $5,900 | 11 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Downey vs. Los Angeles — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Downey Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,850 | $1,800 | +$50 (+2.8%) |
| Studio | $1,850 | $1,800 | +$50 (+2.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,850 | $2,195 | −$345 (-15.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,750 | $2,195 | −$445 (-20.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,997 | $2,960 | +$37 (+1.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,700 | $2,960 | −$260 (-8.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,800 | $3,862 | −$62 (-1.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,800 | $3,862 | −$62 (-1.6%) |
| 4BR | $4,875 | $5,000 | −$125 (-2.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.