1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA Under $2,100 (147 Rentals)

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River Road
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Road

11833 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90241
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8230-8234 Telegraph Rd
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8230-8234 Telegraph Rd

8230-8234 Telegraph RdDowney, CA 90240
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10327 Downey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10327 Downey Ave

10327 Downey AveDowney, CA 90241
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Normandie Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Normandie Apartments

8207 Stewart And Gray RdDowney, CA 90241
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Crown Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crown Apartments

12030 Downey AveDowney, CA 90242
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ADCO
1 Bedroom Apartments

ADCO

11502-11506 Adco AveDowney, CA 90241
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8610 E 5th St
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8610 E 5th St

8610 E 5th StDowney, CA 90241
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Lexington Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Apartments

9224 Brookshire AveDowney, CA 90240
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The Waikikian
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Waikikian

8831 Rosecrans AveDowney, CA 90242
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Pine Crest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Crest Apartments

11026 Pangborn AveDowney, CA 90241
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Stratford Apartments
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Stratford Apartments

7157 Stewart And Gray RdDowney, CA 90241
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Elm Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Vista

9312-9330 Elm Vista DrDowney, CA 90242
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Tea House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tea House

10326 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90241
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12501 Paramount Blvd
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12501 Paramount Blvd

12501 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90242
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Ambassador Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Apartments

10331 Western AveDowney, CA 90241
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Villas at Downey
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Villas at Downey

12066 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90242
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Elm Vista Apartments
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Elm Vista Apartments

9234-9240 Elm Vista DrDowney, CA 90242
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Grandview Apartments
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Grandview Apartments

11700 Gurley AveDowney, CA 90241
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Regency Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Villas

9330 Telegraph RdDowney, CA 90240
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Downey, CA Local Guide

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Getting Around Downey, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downey Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downey with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downey is at Tower Bellflower listed at $1,640.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downey Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downey is $2,177.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downey Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downey is a 986 square feet unit starting from $2,999 at SoLa.

What is the average size for Downey 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downey is currently 550 sq ft.

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