Monthly Rent Report
Downey Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 90242, Los Angeles, from 13 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $1,950 in October 2025, down 3.5% (−$70) from September 2025 and down 4.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,950 and $1,950. That puts Downey $143 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,093. The month's figures are based on 13 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | $0 (0.0%) | +$160 (+11.5%) | $1,523 – $1,823 | 7 |
| 1BR | $1,950 | −$70 (-3.5%) | −$88 (-4.3%) | $1,950 – $1,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,440 | +$115 (+4.9%) | +$390 (+19.0%) | $2,368 – $2,518 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,445 | −$155 (-4.3%) | −$205 (-5.6%) | $3,445 – $3,445 | 1 |
| 4BR | $5,100 | +$600 (+13.3%) | −$3,200 (-38.6%) | $5,100 – $5,100 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Downey vs. Los Angeles — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Downey Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | $1,700 | −$150 (-8.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,950 | $2,093 | −$142 (-6.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,440 | $2,725 | −$285 (-10.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,445 | $3,761 | −$316 (-8.4%) |
| 4BR | $5,100 | $4,800 | +$300 (+6.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in October 2025.