Asking rents in ZIP 90240, Los Angeles, from 30 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $2,050 in January 2026, down 35.4% (−$1,122) from December 2025 and up 10.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,799 and $2,161. That puts Downey in line with the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 30 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,750 | +$50 (+2.9%) | +$50 (+2.9%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,050 | −$1,122 (-35.4%) | +$200 (+10.8%) | $1,799 – $2,161 | 22 |
| 2BR | $2,150 | −$729 (-25.3%) | −$345 (-13.8%) | $2,150 – $2,150 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,593 | −$626 (-14.8%) | −$302 (-7.8%) | $3,187 – $3,994 | 4 |
| 4BR | $6,250 | +$1,700 (+37.4%) | −$2,000 (-24.2%) | $6,125 – $6,375 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Downey Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 1BR | $2,050 | $2,050 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,150 | $2,700 | −$550 (-20.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,593 | $3,880 | −$286 (-7.4%) |
| 4BR | $6,250 | $4,588 | +$1,663 (+36.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.