
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA from $600 (45 Rentals)
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Quiet Park

Downey West Garden Apartments

Glen Haven Apartments

9320-9330 Elm Vista Dr.

11502-11506 Adco Ave.

The Cornerstone Apartments

Normandy Apartments

Village Apartments
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Eden Roc Apartments

Stonewood Village

The Bryant

Woodcreek

La Villa Descanso

Woodbriar Apartments

Downey Court Apartments

12024 Bellflower Blvd

8753 Maple St
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Garden Park East Apartments

Palm Gate Apartments

Belmont Place - Senior Community

Somerset Village

Rosemead Place

La Paloma

Indiana Avenue Apartments

16141 Eucalyptus Ave
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Cornuta Apartments

Somerset plaza

Plantation Apartments

Pioneer Plaza

Stoneridge Apartments

San Marcos Village Apartments

Courtney Properties

California Villages Pico Rivera

Norwalk Village
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Greenwood

12648 Paddison Ave

Norwalk Metropointe

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Placita Park

Porto Bella Apartments

Imperial Palms Apartments

Union Plaza

Costa Azul

15133 Gundry Ave, Unit 15133, Unit 15133
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Downey, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downey?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Studio Apartments | $1,702 | $1,395 | $2,000 |
| Downey 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,549 | $3,399 |
| Downey 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,875 | $3,195 |
| Downey 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,197 | $2,640 | $3,899 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downey Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downey?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downey is at Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing listed at $1,499.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downey Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downey Apartment is $1,549 at Bellflower Friendship Manor Senior Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downey Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downey is starting from $1,995 at Greenwood.
What is the most affordable Downey Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downey Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 16141 Eucalyptus Ave and starts from $2,995.
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