Palm Gate Apartments
10800 Wright Rd,
South Gate, CA 90280
$1,545 - $2,380
Studio - 2 Beds
El Dorado Apartments
5601 Gardendale St,
South Gate,
CA
90280
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About El Dorado Apartments
Thank you for visiting El Dorado Apartments. This community can be found at 5601 Gardendale St. in South Gate. At El Dorado Apartments, you'll have a wide selection of features and amenities. Some of these include: a community picnic area and convenient on-site parking options. Here at this community, the team of leasing professionals is ready to help you find the perfect new place. Drop by El Dorado Apartments today.
El Dorado Apartments is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90280 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Disposal
Carpet
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Disposal
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
5601 Gardendale St,
South Gate,
CA
90280
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.
Learn more about living in Southeast Los Angeles
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Southeast Los Angeles | South Gate, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,398 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,105 | $1,638 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,998 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,268 | $2,846 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.5 mi |
El Dorado Apartments is within 12 minutes or 5.8 miles from El Camino College, Compton. It is also near Cerritos College and UEI, Huntington Park.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
540 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-6
264 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
692 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,329 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,609 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
451 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in South Gate include Lakewood Station, located 2.7 miles from El Dorado Apartments. El Dorado Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 7.9 miles or 16 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 16.4 miles or 22 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: | 6 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.3 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: | 12 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.0 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.2 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 12.9 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 16.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.9 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 22 min | 16.4 mi |
Walkability Near El Dorado Apartments
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
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
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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 El Dorado Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
El Dorado Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 19-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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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.3 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.3 mi |
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 10.8 mi |
El Dorado Apartments has 5 parks within 10.8 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
El Dorado Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is Saint Francis Medical Center which is 2.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 14.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 17.4 mi |
El Dorado Apartments is 14.7 miles from Los Angeles Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Alamitos Army Airfield.
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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.
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5601 Gardendale St
South Gate, CA 90280