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Downey, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downey Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Downey, CA is a Studio unit found at ARTESIA (Garden) in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,425. 7466 Rosemead in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downey apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ARTESIA (Garden)Deluxe Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!...Studio,1BA$1,425
7466 Rosemead0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,595
11926 Bellflower Blvd0x1Studio,1BA$1,595
Townhouse ArtesiaStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Palm Gate ApartmentsModel 0Studio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downey area is the $2.26 price per square foot Augusta Model at Florentine Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Downey apartment is the 3x2 MD Model at The Square starting at $3,200 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downey apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Florentine ApartmentsAugusta2BR,2BA$2.26
The Square3x2 MD3BR,2BA$2.51
Norwalk ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.25
Cornuta Pines Apartments2BD/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Florence Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.43
Downey Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
Richfield ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
7818 StewartGray1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
Village Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downey

What type of rentals are currently available in Downey?

There are currently 1820 Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $3,849. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downey ranging from $1,370 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downey?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downey ranges from $1,370 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,178.

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