Asking rents in ZIP 90242, Los Angeles, from 25 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $1,925 in December 2025, up 10.0% (+$175) from November 2025 and down 3.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,925 and $1,925. That puts Downey $143 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,068. The month's figures are based on 25 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $0 (0.0%) | +$150 (+10.0%) | $1,550 – $1,650 | 9 |
| 1BR | $1,925 | +$175 (+10.0%) | −$70 (-3.5%) | $1,925 – $1,925 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,225 | +$100 (+4.7%) | −$322 (-12.7%) | $2,175 – $2,275 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,100 | −$345 (-10.0%) | −$900 (-22.5%) | $3,100 – $3,100 | 1 |
| 4BR | $5,500 | +$1,000 (+22.2%) | +$400 (+7.8%) | $5,000 – $5,600 | 11 |
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 | $1,650 | $1,695 | −$45 (-2.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,925 | $2,068 | −$143 (-6.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,225 | $2,795 | −$570 (-20.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,100 | $4,000 | −$900 (-22.5%) |
| 4BR | $5,500 | $4,550 | +$950 (+20.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in December 2025.