Rent by ZIP · Los Angeles County
Rent in Downey, CA 90242
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,870 (+3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,918 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,080 | $1,990 | +4.5% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,515 ±$439 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,330 | $2,230 | +4.5% | $2,097–2,563 | $1,778 ±$73 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,870 | $2,780 | +3.2% | $2,583–3,157 | $1,980 ±$96 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,640 | $3,520 | +3.4% | $3,276–4,004 | $2,590 ±$185 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,070 | $3,920 | +3.8% | $3,663–4,477 | $1,185 ±$445 |
Small Area FMRs for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,964.
What renters pay in 90242
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90241 | Downey | $3,030 | $2,135 |
| 90240 | Downey | $3,010 | $2,125 |
| 90245 | El Segundo | $4,250 | $2,845 |
| 90247 | Gardena | $2,710 | $1,878 |
| 90248 | Gardena | $2,560 | $1,822 |
| 90249 | Gardena | $2,640 | $1,964 |
Fair Market Rents across Los Angeles County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.