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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA

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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,450
    2 bd $1,650
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    Lakewood Apartments, LLC

    3.5 (3)
    11717 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey, CA 90241
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  • 1 bd $1,800
    2 bd $1,500
    Base rent
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    Telegraph Properties, LLC

    4.5 (7)
    9252-9258 Telegraph Road, Downey, CA 90240
    Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,595
    1 bd $1,895
    Total monthly cost
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    12621 Glenshire Rd, 12618 Lakewood Blvd.

    12621 Glenshire Rd., Downey, CA 90242
    Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $1,800

  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,600
    2 bd $1,900
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    Western Apartments, LLC

    3.0 (5)
    10326 Western Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
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  • Apartments Under $2,000

  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,895
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    Estancia Downey Apartments

    3.0 (1)
    12054 Downey Ave., Downey, CA 90242
    Apply online • Parking • Large Closets
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    1 bd $1,900
    Base rent
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    Banner Circle Apartments

    1250 East San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807
    Apply online • Parking • Public Transportation

  • Apartments Under $3,000

  • 2 bd $2,808+
    Base rent
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    1115-1119 E 75th St

    1117 1/2 E 75Th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
    Large Closets • Hardwood Floors
  • 5-2-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downey, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,595 and $2,300.

How many cheap rentals are available in Downey, CA on RentCafe?

There are 15 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downey, CA were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downey, CA?

The average Downey, CA cheap apartment size is 388 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downey, CA?

Cheap apartments in Downey, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downey, CA?

A cheap apartment in Downey, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downey, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downey, CA has never been easier. We feature 9 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downey, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Downey, CA? The average apartment rent in Downey is $2,285 per month so any rental south of $1,828 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Downey, CA rents go as low as $1,450/mo.