Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA Under $2,000 (183 Rentals)

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Pinebrook Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pinebrook Villas

11632 Coldbrook AveDowney, CA 90241
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Westwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood

10319-10327 Western AveDowney, CA 90241
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Stonewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood

7380 Emily LnDowney, CA 90242
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Sunshine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunshine Apartments

8780 Stamps RdDowney, CA 90240
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La Rue Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Rue Apartments

8721 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
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Shamrock Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shamrock Apartments

9220 Brookshire AveDowney, CA 90240
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Woodcreek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcreek

10440 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90241
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Villas at Downey
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Downey

12066 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90242
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La Paz Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Paz Villas

11990 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90242
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Stonecrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonecrest

9217 Washburn RdDowney, CA 90242
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BuenaViva
2 Bedroom Apartments

BuenaViva

11637 Bellflower BlvdDowney, CA 90241
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Sun Rose Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Rose Villa

11709 Downey AveDowney, CA 90241
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Casa Antigua
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Antigua

8629 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
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Imperial Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Townhomes

8731-8735 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
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Regency Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Villas

9330 Telegraph RdDowney, CA 90240
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The Brentwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brentwood

10429 La Reina AveDowney, CA 90241
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El Dorado
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado

11736 Gurley AveDowney, CA 90241
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Grandview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

11700 Gurley AveDowney, CA 90241
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Will-Ane Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartments

Will-Ane Apartment

9200 Brookshire AveDowney, CA 90240
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Ambassador Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Apartments

10331 Western AveDowney, CA 90241
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Elm Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Vista Apartments

9234-9240 Elm Vista DrDowney, CA 90242
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12346 Dunrobin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

12346 Dunrobin Ave

12346 Dunrobin AveDowney, CA 90242
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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 Downey

How much are Studio apartments in Downey?

There are currently 118 Studio Apartments in Downey with rent ranges from $1,365 to $1,795 with an average price of $1,586.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downey Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downey ranges from $1,000 to $3,275 with an average monthly rent of $2,108.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downey cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downey range from $1,695 to $3,749. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,669.

How expensive are Downey Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 329 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downey on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,295 to $4,275 - averaging $3,252 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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