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Close to You Apartments
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Close to You Apartments
Close to You Apartments
8356 5th St,
Downey,
CA
90241
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- Pool
- Fireplace
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Patio
About Close to You Apartments
Discover your new apartment at Close to You Apartments in Los Angeles, CA. Located at 8356 5th St in Los Angeles, this community is perfectly situated for work or play. Compare 1 to 2 bedroom apartments then schedule a visit to see them in person. The professional leasing team is ready to help you find your new home. Experience a new standard at Close to You Apartments.
Close to You Apartments is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90241 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Property Manager on Site
Maintenance on site
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Pool
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Balcony
- Patio
Location
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Welcome to Downey, a historic Los Angeles County community 13 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city offers various housing options from single-family homes to modern apartment communities. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,704 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,095. The downtown district features the Downey Theatre and local dining establishments, while north Downey is recognized for its established neighborhoods near Stonewood Center mall.
The Columbia Memorial Space Center celebrates Downey's aerospace history as the birthplace of the Apollo space program. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Dennis the Menace Park and Furman Park. The city is home to the original McDonald's restaurant, a historic landmark complete with a museum showcasing the chain's beginnings. Community events throughout the year include the Downey Street Faire and summer concerts in the park.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Southeast Los Angeles | Downey, CA | |
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| Studio | - | $1,242 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,132 | $1,739 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,287 | $2,842 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.9 mi |
Close to You Apartments is within 12 minutes or 5.9 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near UEI, Huntington Park and El Camino College, Compton.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
768 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
343 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-6
264 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
363 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,327 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,063 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
35 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
315 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 2.8 miles from Close to You Apartments. Close to You Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 10.7 miles or 21 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 19.2 miles or 28 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.1 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.6 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 16.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 21 min | 10.7 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 28 min | 19.2 mi |
Time and distance from Close to You Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
Close to You Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.9 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.9 mi |
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi |
Close to You Apartments has 5 parks within 9.1 miles, including Pio Pico State Historic Park, Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden, and Watts Towers-Rodia State Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
Close to You Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is PIH Hospital - Downey which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 17.5 mi |
Close to You Apartments is 15.9 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Angeles Air Force Base.
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8356 5th St
Downey, CA 90241