Asking rents in ZIP 90242, Los Angeles, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Downey was $1,800 in February 2026, down 7.7% (−$150) from January 2026 and down 9.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,800 and $1,800. That puts Downey $295 below the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,095. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | +$500 (+31.3%) | +$425 (+25.4%) | $2,100 – $2,100 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,800 | −$150 (-7.7%) | −$195 (-9.8%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,348 | +$223 (+10.5%) | −$95 (-3.9%) | $2,336 – $2,359 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,100 | −$650 (-17.3%) | −$567 (-15.5%) | $2,600 – $3,200 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Downey Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | $1,750 | +$350 (+20.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,800 | $2,095 | −$295 (-14.1%) |
| 2BR | $2,348 | $2,775 | −$427 (-15.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,100 | $3,949 | −$849 (-21.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 126 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in February 2026.