Monthly Rent Report
Downey Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90242, Los Angeles, from 381 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $1,972 in September 2025, down 1.2% (−$23) from August 2025 and up 19.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,895 and $2,078. That puts Downey $128 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,100. The month's figures are based on 381 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | −$75 (-4.6%) | +$105 (+7.3%) | $1,435 – $1,595 | 19 |
| Studio | $1,750 | +$125 (+7.7%) | +$305 (+21.1%) | $1,750 – $1,750 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,972 | −$23 (-1.2%) | +$322 (+19.5%) | $1,895 – $2,078 | 213 |
| 1BR | $2,020 | +$25 (+1.3%) | +$370 (+22.4%) | $2,020 – $2,020 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,325 | +$115 (+5.2%) | −$25 (-1.1%) | $2,295 – $2,495 | 132 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | +$190 (+8.6%) | +$50 (+2.1%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,600 | −$70 (-1.9%) | +$75 (+2.1%) | $3,600 – $3,600 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | −$470 (-12.8%) | −$325 (-9.2%) | $2,725 – $3,300 | 12 |
| 4BR | $4,500 | −$3,800 (-45.8%) | −$600 (-11.8%) | $4,500 – $4,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Downey vs. Los Angeles — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Downey Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | $1,806 | −$256 (-14.2%) |
| Studio | $1,750 | $1,806 | −$56 (-3.1%) |
| 1BR | $1,972 | $2,100 | −$128 (-6.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,020 | $2,100 | −$80 (-3.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,325 | $2,800 | −$475 (-17.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $2,800 | −$400 (-14.3%) |
| 3BR | $3,600 | $3,992 | −$392 (-9.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $3,992 | −$792 (-19.8%) |
| 4BR | $4,500 | $4,792 | −$291 (-6.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 142 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in September 2025.