Monthly Rent Report
Downey Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 90242, Los Angeles, from 10 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $1,950 in January 2026, up 1.3% (+$25) from December 2025 and up 15.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,950 and $1,950. That puts Downey $100 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 10 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | −$50 (-3.0%) | +$50 (+3.2%) | $1,456 – $1,763 | 4 |
| 1BR | $1,950 | +$25 (+1.3%) | +$255 (+15.0%) | $1,950 – $1,950 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,125 | −$100 (-4.5%) | −$354 (-14.3%) | $2,125 – $2,125 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,750 | +$650 (+21.0%) | +$50 (+1.4%) | $3,750 – $3,750 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,500 | −$1,000 (-18.2%) | −$500 (-10.0%) | $4,500 – $4,500 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Downey vs. Los Angeles — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Downey Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,750 | −$150 (-8.6%) |
| 1BR | $1,950 | $2,050 | −$100 (-4.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,125 | $2,700 | −$575 (-21.3%) |
| 3BR | $3,750 | $3,880 | −$129 (-3.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,500 | $4,588 | −$87 (-1.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.