What is the average apartment size in Downey?

The average size for a Downey, CA apartment is 805 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downey?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Downey is $2,252 per month, a 0.28% decrease from last year’s average of $2,258.

What is the average apartment size in Downey?

The typical apartment in Downey offers about 805 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Downey, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downey?

The typical rent budget in Downey ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downey?

In Downey, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downey is $2,252, a 0.28% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,258.

One-bedroom apartments provide 674 square feet for $1,992, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,517 offer 948 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,306 sq ft) for $3,511, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downey, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,252	805 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,992	674 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,517	948 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,511	1,306 sq. ft.

Downey, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Downey, CA have decreased by 0.28% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,258 to $2,252.

What's the typical rent budget in Downey, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Downey, CA (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downey, CA?

17,130 or 49% of the households in Downey, CA are renter-occupied while 17,597 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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How Downey Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Downey	$2,252
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
Inglewood	$2,561
Hawthorne, CA	$1,967
Fullerton, CA	$2,527
Buena Park, CA	$2,390
Gardena, CA	$1,767
Norwalk, CA	$2,323
Bellflower, CA	$2,170
Alhambra, CA	$2,733
La Habra, CA	$2,464
Whittier, CA	$2,851

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downey apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.