Asking rents in ZIP 90240, Los Angeles, from 114 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $3,173 in December 2025, up 67.2% (+$1,275) from November 2025 and up 37.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,634 and $3,711. That puts Downey $1,105 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,068. The month's figures are based on 114 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,700 | −$50 (-2.9%) | — | $1,550 – $1,750 | 7 |
| 1BR | $3,173 | +$1,275 (+67.2%) | +$873 (+37.9%) | $2,634 – $3,711 | 2 |
| 2BR | $2,879 | +$429 (+17.5%) | +$407 (+16.4%) | $2,300 – $3,222 | 75 |
| 3BR | $4,219 | +$19 (+0.5%) | +$419 (+11.0%) | $4,102 – $4,599 | 20 |
| 4BR | $4,550 | $0 (0.0%) | +$200 (+4.6%) | $4,550 – $6,500 | 9 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Downey Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,700 | $1,695 | +$5 (+0.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,173 | $2,068 | +$1,105 (+53.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,879 | $2,795 | +$84 (+3.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,219 | $4,000 | +$219 (+5.5%) |
| 4BR | $4,550 | $4,550 | $0 (0.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in December 2025.