Palm Gate Apartments
10800 Wright Rd,
South Gate, CA 90280
$1,545 - $2,380
Studio - 2 Beds
El Dorado Apts
11736 Gurley Ave,
Downey,
CA
90241
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Bedrooms
Studio - 1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
350 - 450 sq ft
El Dorado Apts
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Highlights
- Pool
- Gated
- Hardwood Floors
About El Dorado Apts
Welcome to El Dorado Apartment Homes in Downey, CAwhere comfort and convenience meet. Our spacious apartments feature hardwood floors, air conditioning, window coverings, and cable-ready connections. Enjoy fully equipped kitchens with a gas range, refrigerator, and disposal. Residents can relax by the sparkling pool, unwind in the landscaped courtyard, and take advantage of on-site laundry facilities. With gated access, off-street parking, high-speed internet, and professional managementincluding Spanish-speaking staffEl Dorado Apartment Homes provides the perfect blend of modern living and a welcoming community in a prime Downey location.
El Dorado Apts is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90241 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Off Street Parking
- Spanish Speaking Staff
- Air Conditioner
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
- Gated
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Disposal
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Gas Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Window Coverings
11736 Gurley Ave,
Downey,
CA
90241
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 | - | $1,259 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,133 | $1,742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,226 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,289 | $2,858 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.4 mi |
El Dorado Apts is within 13 minutes or 6.2 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near UEI, Huntington Park and El Camino College, Compton.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
309 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
653 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
540 Students
Attendance Zone
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 & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
225 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
47 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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 Downey include Lakewood Station, located 2.1 miles from El Dorado Apts. El Dorado Apts is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 9.8 miles or 20 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 18.3 miles or 27 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.8 mi |
| Drive: | 23 min | 17.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 20 min | 9.8 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 27 min | 18.3 mi |
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
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
74
/ 100
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 Apts.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
El Dorado Apts has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-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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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.5 mi |
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.6 mi |
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.1 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.2 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi |
El Dorado Apts has 5 parks within 9.3 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Pio Pico State Historic Park, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
El Dorado Apts has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is PIH Hospital - Downey which is 0.7 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 16.6 mi |
El Dorado Apts is 16.2 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.
11736 Gurley Ave
Downey, CA 90241