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$1,545 - $2,380
Studio - 2 Beds
Downey Plaza
8020 Birchcrest Rd,
Downey,
CA
90240
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Highlights
- By-The-Bed Leasing
- Pool
- Controlled Access
- Gated
- Balcony
- Patio
About Downey Plaza
Downey Plaza offers a blend of comfort and style. This community is located in the 90240 area of Downey. The professional leasing staff will assist you in finding your perfect home. Downey Plaza offers a large selection of amenities and features including: smoke-free options and convenient on-site parking options. Experience a better way of living at Downey Plaza. Contact us or stop in to learn more about our community.
Downey Plaza is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90240 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Easy Access to the 5 & 605 Freeway
- Easy Access to the 5 & 605 Freeways
- Fantastic Sparkling Swimming Pool
- Fully Renovated Interiors
- Gated Parking
- New Carpet, Windows & Blinds
- Patios
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Gated
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Public Transportation
- Walk-Up
- Pool
- Gated
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Disposal
Patio
Tile Floors
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
8020 Birchcrest Rd,
Downey,
CA
90240
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 | Downey, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,255 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,133 | $1,738 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,222 | $2,226 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,289 | $2,780 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi |
Downey Plaza is within 12 minutes or 6.9 miles from East Los Angeles College. It is also near Whittier College and Cerritos College.
Schools
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-6
264 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 5.0 miles from Downey Plaza. Downey Plaza is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 15.4 miles or 24 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 20.7 miles or 31 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.3 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 10 min | 7.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.9 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 13.1 mi |
| Drive: | 18 min | 14.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 24 min | 15.4 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 31 min | 20.7 mi |
Walkability Near Downey Plaza
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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Downey Plaza.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Downey Plaza has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. 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: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Whittier Narrows Nature Center
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi |
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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.4 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 17 min | 9.4 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.6 mi |
Downey Plaza has 5 parks within 10.6 miles, including Pio Pico State Historic Park, Whittier Narrows Nature Center, and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
Downey Plaza has 3 hospitals within 4.7 miles, the nearest is PIH Hospital - Downey which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 15.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 19.0 mi |
Downey Plaza is 15.5 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.
8020 Birchcrest Rd
Downey, CA 90240