1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the 90242 ZIP Code of Downey, CA (199 Rentals)

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Crown Apartments
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Crown Apartments

12030 Downey AveDowney, CA 90242
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The Waikikian
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The Waikikian

8831 Rosecrans AveDowney, CA 90242
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Elm Vista
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Elm Vista

9312-9330 Elm Vista DrDowney, CA 90242
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12501 Paramount Blvd
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12501 Paramount Blvd

12501 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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Casa Antigua
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Casa Antigua

8629 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
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Villas at Downey
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Villas at Downey

12066 Paramount BlvdDowney, CA 90242
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La Rue Apartments
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La Rue Apartments

8721 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
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Stonewood
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Stonewood

7380 Emily LnDowney, CA 90242
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Embers Apartments
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Embers Apartments

12520 Lakewood BlvdDowney, CA 90242
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Del Norte
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Del Norte

9231 E Washburn RdDowney, CA 90242

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Continental  300
1 Bedroom Apartments

Continental 300

12545 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90242
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Washburn Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washburn Villas

9241-9261 Washburn RdDowney, CA 90242
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Casa del Rio
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Casa del Rio

11923 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90242
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Villa Maria
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Villa Maria

12132 Downey AveDowney, CA 90242
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9825-9835 Imperial Hwy
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9825-9835 Imperial Hwy

9825-9835 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
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River Garden Apartments
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River Garden Apartments

11934 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90242
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Casa De Seville
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Casa De Seville

7424-7436 Stewart & Gray RdDowney, CA 90242

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Colonial Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Arms

8324 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242
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8012 Duesler Ln
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8012 Duesler Ln

8012 Duesler LnDowney, CA 90242
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12433 Rose Ave
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12433 Rose Ave

12433 Rose AveDowney, CA 90242
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Spruce Tree Apartments
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Spruce Tree Apartments

12617-12629 Columbia WayDowney, CA 90242
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Sabre Apartments
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Sabre Apartments

12110 Downey AveDowney, CA 90242
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8332 Alameda St
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8332 Alameda St

8332 Alameda StDowney, CA 90242

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom the 90242 ZIP Code Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in 90242 with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in 90242 is at listed at $1,495.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom 90242 Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in 90242 is $2,134.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom 90242 Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in 90242 is a square feet unit at .

What is the average size for 90242 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in 90242 is currently sq ft.

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