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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA

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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a white and black house with palm trees
    109
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    9700-9710 Harvard Street, Bellflower, CA 90706
    1 BED $1,245
    2 BEDS $1,400
    4 BEDS $2,350

Apartments Under $1,600

  • A living room with grey couches and a glass coffee table.
    16
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    6479 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805
    STUDIO $1,495+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,303+
  • a swimming pool in the middle of a building
    63
    Today

    9330 Telegraph Road, Downey, CA 90240
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $1,850
  • a parking lot with cars parked in front of a building
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    1821 East 68Th Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator
    405
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    6512 Rugby Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,568
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    167
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    8222 Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660
    STUDIO $1,595
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $1,800

  • a house with a red car parked in front of it
    117
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    9241 Washburn Road, Downey, CA 90242
    1 BED $1,900
    2 BEDS $1,600
    3 BEDS $1,750
  • an apartment building on a street with a car parked in front
    73
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    10326 Western Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
    STUDIO $1,600
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • 17710 Woodruff Avenue 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    54
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    17710 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706
    1 BED $1,700
    2 BEDS $2,100
    3 BEDS $2,300
  • a building with a sign in front of a palm tree
    45
    Today

    9234-9240 Elm Vista Drive, Downey, CA 90242
    1 BED $1,750
    2 BEDS $2,150
  • a garden in front of a swimming pool
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    4901 Clair Del Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $1,756+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $2,000

  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a countertop with a microwave and toaster oven on it.
    8
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    540-550 E. 64Th St., Long Beach, CA 90805
    1 BED $1,825
    2 BEDS $2,525
  • A living room with a white couch and a desk with a computer on it.
    471
    Today

    5601 N Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,825+
    2 BEDS $2,100
    3 BEDS $2,300
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    20
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    1635 E. 117Th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    1 BED $1,895
    2 BEDS $2,495
    3 BEDS $3,295
  • A red car is parked on the side of a street.
    Today

    330 W Alameda, Burbank, CA 91506
    1 BED $1,900

Apartments Under $2,200

  • A spacious kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    95
    Today

    14119 Mulberry Dr., Whittier, CA 90605
    1 BED $2,050
  • a pool with a fence in front of a building
    31
    Today

    4701 Clair Del Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
    1 BED $2,130+
    2 BEDS $2,564+

Apartments Under $2,400

  • A living room with a white couch and a coffee table.
    1 day ago

    1635 E 117Th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    2 BEDS $2,695
  • a patio with tables and chairs in front of a building
    78
    Today

    8633 California Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • A kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and cabinets.
    Today

    6410 N Paramount Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a wood floor
    108
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    7052 Friends Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    32
    Today

    9311- 9315 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
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Getting around in Downey, CA

86 /100
Very Walkable
52 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 86, Bike Score®: 52

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,500 and $2,300.

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

There are 46 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downey, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

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

The average Downey, CA cheap apartment size is 246 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.

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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 74 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 $2,252 per month so any rental south of $1,801 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Downey, CA rents go as low as $1,245/mo.

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