Apartments for Rent in the 90242 ZIP Code of Downey, CA (410 Rentals)

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$1,915 - $3,375
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11942-11952 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90242
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De Liso Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

De Liso Apartments

12425 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90242
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8332 Alameda St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8332 Alameda St

8332 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242

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8340 Alameda St
Studio Apartments

8340 Alameda St

8340 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242
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Colonial Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Arms

8324 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242
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8721 Lyndora St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8721 Lyndora St

8721 Lyndora StDowney, CA 90242
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8729 Lyndora St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8729 Lyndora St

8729 Lyndora StDowney, CA 90242
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12433 Rose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12433 Rose Ave

12433 Rose AveDowney, CA 90242
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12416 Rose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12416 Rose Ave

12416 Rose AveDowney, CA 90242
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Villa Maria
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Maria

12132 Downey AveDowney, CA 90242

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8127 Imperial Hwy
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8127 Imperial Hwy

8127 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
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12505 Clark Ave
Studio Apartments

12505 Clark Ave

12505 Clark AveDowney, CA 90242
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8850 Dalen St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8850 Dalen St

8850 Dalen StDowney, CA 90242
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12620 Glenshire Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12620 Glenshire Rd

12620 Glenshire RdDowney, CA 90242
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8102 Alameda St
Studio Apartments

8102 Alameda St

8102 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242

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8062 Alameda St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8062 Alameda St

8062 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242
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8045 Alameda St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8045 Alameda St

8045 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242
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8509 Cole St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8509 Cole St

8509 Cole StDowney, CA 90242
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Athens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Apartments

12527 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90242
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8012 Duesler Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

8012 Duesler Ln

8012 Duesler LnDowney, CA 90242
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8109-8113 Cole St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8109-8113 Cole St

8109-8113 Cole StDowney, CA 90242

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Frequently Asked Questions about the 90242 ZIP Code

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the 90242 ZIP Code?

As of today, August 08, 2026, there are currently 410 available 90242 apartments priced from $1,250 to $3,799, with an average monthly rent of $2,338.

How much are Studio apartments in 90242?

There are currently 83 Studio Apartments in 90242 with rent ranges from $1,495 to $1,895 with an average price of $1,716.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom 90242 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 90242 ranges from $1,250 to $3,183 with an average monthly rent of $2,122.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 90242 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 90242 range from $1,600 to $3,799. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,600.

How expensive are 90242 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 91 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 90242 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,795 to $3,649 - averaging $3,343 for the location.

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