Downey, CA Rent History
110 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-06)
$2,312
1-year change
+5.4%
$118/mo
5-year change
+31.5%
$554/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Downey
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,458/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1,520/mo | +4.3% | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $1,619/mo | +6.5% | +11.0% |
| 2020 | $1,701/mo | +5.1% | +16.7% |
| 2021 | $1,713/mo | +0.7% | +17.5% |
| 2022 | $2,012/mo | +17.5% | +38.0% |
| 2023 | $2,097/mo | +4.2% | +43.8% |
| 2024 | $2,156/mo | +2.8% | +47.9% |
| 2025 | $2,186/mo | +1.4% | +49.9% |
| 2026 | $2,240/mo | +2.5% | +53.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Downey changed since 2017?
Median rent in Downey, CA was $1,458 in 2017-05 and is $2,312 as of 2026-06 — a change of $854 per month over 9 years.
How much has Downey rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Downey, CA has changed +31.5% ($554 per month). The current median is $2,312.
Is rent in Downey going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Downey, CA has increased +5.4% ($118/mo). Current median: $2,312.