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3688 Overland Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90034
$2,695 - $5,650
Studio - 2 Beds
859 W 81st St
859 W 81st St,
Los Angeles,
CA
90044
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About 859 W 81st St Los Angeles, CA 90044
Discover your new home at 859 W 81st St in Los Angeles, CA. This community is located in the South Central LA area of Los Angeles. From pricing to features, the leasing staff is available to help you find the best floor plan for your lifestyle. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
859 W 81st St is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90044 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Los Angeles Unified Rocp School District attendance zone.
859 W 81st St,
Los Angeles,
CA
90044
Historic South-Central Los Angeles is a storied neighborhood in the South Los Angeles region. South LA is home to the University of Southern California, a top-ranking university founded in 1880, a close-knit community, and a rich past.
Renting an apartment in South Central LA places you in an active neighborhood near many LA hotspots. This neighborhood had one of America's first jazz scenes (often nicknamed the West Coast Harlem) and was home to Kid Ory, a famous trombonist, and bandleader. Today, South Central LA offers residents terrific proximity to downtown, USC, and a variety of historic sites in addition to numerous freeways.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| South Central LA | Los Angeles, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,034 | $1,708 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,176 | $2,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,795 | $3,008 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,030 | $4,290 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi |
859 W 81st St is within 9 minutes or 3.7 miles from Los Angeles Southwest College. It is also near USC, University Park Campus and UEI, Huntington Park.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
135 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
293 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
470 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
601 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
843 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,889 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
654 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
616 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 Los Angeles include Vermont Station, located 2.7 miles from 859 W 81st St. 859 W 81st St is near Los Angeles International, located 8.4 miles or 16 minutes away, and Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 16.7 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.7 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.9 mi |
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Drive: | 21 min | 10.9 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.4 mi |
| Drive: | 18 min | 12.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.4 mi |
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 24 min | 16.7 mi |
Walkability Near 859 W 81st St Los Angeles, CA 90044
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
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
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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Soundscore™
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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 859 W 81st St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
859 W 81st St has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Natural History Museum of LA County
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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California Science Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
859 W 81st St has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including California Science Center, Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden, and Natural History Museum of LA County.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
859 W 81st St has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Centinela Hospital Medical Center which is 4.6 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 18.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 20.8 mi |
859 W 81st St has 3 military bases within 20.8 miles, the nearest is Los Angeles Air Force Base which is 9.2 miles away and a 14 minute drive.
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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.