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140 E Whittier Blvd,
Montebello, CA 90640
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3-4 Beds
044 - Howard Highlands
641 Howard Ave,
Montebello,
CA
90640
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044 - Howard Highlands
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044 - Howard Highlands is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90640 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Montebello Unified School District attendance zone.
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- Pool
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- Oven
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- Balcony
641 Howard Ave,
Montebello,
CA
90640
Southeast Los Angeles is directly south of the Fashion District and east of the University of Southern California (USC). This large neighborhood is minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, with easy access to the 110 Freeway. This great location places you near sunny beaches, nature trails, and a bevy of leading employers. Students can access both USC and California State University Long Beach from their Southeast LA apartment.
This densely populated, diverse neighborhood features everything from food trucks and corner markets to wide sidewalks and residential areas filled with bungalows, ranch, and Spanish Colonial architecture. Southeast LA features palm trees and mountain views, tampered with gritty undertones to give it a cool, funky vibe.
As for outdoor fun, take your pick between Catalina Island, Venus Beach, or the Santa Monica Pier. Nearby, you’ll find more sunny beaches like White Point, Cabrillo, and Long Beach.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Southeast Los Angeles | Montebello, CA | |
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| Studio | - | $1,265 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,133 | $1,777 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,221 | $1,981 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,289 | $2,713 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.9 mi |
044 - Howard Highlands is within 7 minutes or 3.5 miles from East Los Angeles College. It is also near Rio Hondo Community College and Cal State Los Angeles.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
479 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
575 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
733 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,907 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
243 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
48 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
408 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
183 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
342 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Montebello include Atlantic, located 3.2 miles from 044 - Howard Highlands. 044 - Howard Highlands is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 20.7 miles or 30 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 23.8 miles or 37 minutes away.
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.3 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.7 mi |
| Drive: | 19 min | 13.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 30 min | 20.7 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 37 min | 23.8 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
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Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 044 - Howard Highlands.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
044 - Howard Highlands has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
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Whittier Narrows Nature Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi |
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Hollenbeck Lake
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi |
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Huntington Botanical Gardens
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Drive: | 23 min | 9.5 mi |
044 - Howard Highlands has 5 parks within 9.5 miles, including Pio Pico State Historic Park, Whittier Narrows Nature Center, and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
044 - Howard Highlands has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is Beverly Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 32 min | 22.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 24.4 mi |
044 - Howard Highlands is 22.6 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
641 Howard Ave
Montebello, CA 90640