Ten miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, the small city of Cudahy is a mostly-residential urban community on the west bank of the LA River. The rental market in town largely consists of low-rise apartments and condos, generally going for under $2000 per month. Just north of town, Atlantic Avenue serves as a major nearby commercial corridor as it runs through the neighboring communities of Bell and Maywood; a smaller shopping center sits near the center of Cudahy, serving the day-to-day needs of the locals.
The local restaurant scene is filled with a variety of unpretentious international eateries, ranging from Thai bistros to Salvadoran cafes. Without going far you can easily reach everything from golf courses to movie theaters, and close proximity to the 710 and the 105 puts all of Los Angeles at your fingertips.