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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA. 66 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $300

  • a house with a yard in front of it
    Today

    1020 Carson Street, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $250
    1 BED $2,350
    2 BEDS $2,650

Apartments Under $800

  • a renovated kitchen with gray cabinets and white counter tops
    Today

    1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-2 B-2, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    1 BED $700
  • 1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-4 B-3 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1432.5 E. 20Th St. RM-4 B-3, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    1 BED $700

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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
    Today

    8760 Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003
    2 BEDS $1,364
    3 BEDS $1,572
    4 BEDS $1,012+
  • a living room with a table with a vase
    Today

    9413 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003
    1 BED $1,088
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a dining room and living room with a white table and chairs
    Today

    12225 Atlantic Blvd, Lynwood, CA 90262
    1 BED $1,092
    2 BEDS $1,150+
    3 BEDS $1,501

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a black refrigerator
    Today

    6512 Rugby Ave., Huntington Park, CA 90255
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,104
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a microwave
    Today

    402 N. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
    STUDIO $1,200

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with a staircase and a television
    Today

    2901 E. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90023
    STUDIO $1,350
    1 BED $1,467+
    2 BEDS $2,039+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a cabinet above it
    Today

    6325 Alta Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
    STUDIO $1,395

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  • a large blue swimming pool in front of a black fence
    Today

    5601 N Paramount Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90805
    1 BED $1,435+
    2 BEDS $1,729
    3 BEDS $2,470
  • an apartment building on a street with a car parked in front
    Today

    10326 Western Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
    STUDIO $1,500
    2 BEDS $2,300

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  • a parking lot with cars parked in front of a building
    Today

    1821 East 68Th Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
    Today

    321-325 E Florence, Los Angeles, CA 90003
    STUDIO $1,522
    1 BED $1,764
  • the swimming pool at our apartments
    Today

    10235-10255 Somerset Boulevard, Bellflower, CA 90706
    1 BED $1,550
    2 BEDS $1,750
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  • a renovated kitchen with white cabinets and a door to the living room
    Today

    6401-03 S Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90003
    STUDIO $1,660
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a house with a patio and trees in front of it
    Today

    2801 E 2Nd St #4140, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    1 BED $1,700
  • a swimming pool is next to a resort style pool
    Today

    7425 9Th Street, Buena Park, CA 90621
    1 BED $1,725
    2 BEDS $2,100
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    Today

    9311- 9315 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90002
    1 BED $1,747+
  • a large white building with cars parked in front of it
    Today

    11990 Old River School Road, Downey, CA 90242
    1 BED $1,750
    2 BEDS $2,350
  • an aerial view of a building in a parking lot
    Today

    540-550 E. 64Th St., Long Beach, CA 90805
    1 BED $1,850
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  • a garden in front of a swimming pool
    Today

    4901 Clair Del Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $1,957+
    1 BED $2,265+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a small kitchen with a table and chairs
    Today

    4901 Clair Del Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
    STUDIO $1,957+
    1 BED $2,265+
    2 BEDS $2,336+
  • a house on a street with a car parked in front of it
    Today

    916 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011
    2 BEDS $2,666
  • a large living room with couches and a tv
    Today

    8633 California Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Downey, CA

86 /100
Very Walkable
52 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 86, Bike Score®: 52

Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in Downey, CA on RentCafe?

There are 1 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downey, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downey, CA?

The average Downey, CA cheap apartment size is 813 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downey, CA?

Cheap apartments in Downey, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downey, CA?

A cheap apartment in Downey, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downey, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downey, CA has never been easier. We feature 66 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downey, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Downey, CA? The average apartment rent in Downey is $2,275 per month so any rental south of $1,820 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Downey, CA rents go as low as $250/mo.

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