Monthly Rent Report
Downey Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90242, Los Angeles, from 73 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $1,975 in May 2025, up 10.5% (+$188) from April 2025 and up 4.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,863 and $2,010. That puts Downey $220 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,195. The month's figures are based on 73 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | −$75 (-4.6%) | −$235 (-13.2%) | $1,550 – $1,550 | 1 |
| Studio | $1,650 | +$25 (+1.5%) | −$135 (-7.6%) | $1,650 – $1,650 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,975 | +$188 (+10.5%) | +$80 (+4.2%) | $1,863 – $2,010 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,995 | +$208 (+11.6%) | +$100 (+5.3%) | $1,856 – $2,043 | 44 |
| 2BR | $2,450 | +$50 (+2.1%) | +$88 (+3.7%) | $2,395 – $2,795 | 17 |
| 2BR | $2,225 | −$175 (-7.3%) | −$137 (-5.8%) | $2,225 – $2,225 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,745 | +$395 (+11.8%) | +$546 (+17.1%) | $3,745 – $3,745 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,400 | +$50 (+1.5%) | +$201 (+6.3%) | $3,211 – $3,536 | 4 |
| 4BR | $5,100 | $0 (0.0%) | +$270 (+5.6%) | $5,100 – $5,100 | 1 |
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 | $1,550 | $1,800 | −$250 (-13.9%) |
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,800 | −$150 (-8.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,975 | $2,195 | −$220 (-10.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,995 | $2,195 | −$200 (-9.1%) |
| 2BR | $2,450 | $2,960 | −$510 (-17.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,225 | $2,960 | −$735 (-24.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,745 | $3,862 | −$117 (-3.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,400 | $3,862 | −$462 (-12.0%) |
| 4BR | $5,100 | $5,000 | +$100 (+2.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in May 2025.