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Happy Valley City Lights

2580 N Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90032

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  • Built in 2003
  • 70 units/3 stories

About Happy Valley City Lights

Experience Los Angeles living at Happy Valley City Lights. This community is located at 2580 N Soto St in the Lincoln Heights area of Los Angeles. The professional leasing staff is excited to help you find your new home. It's time to find your new home. Contact or stop by Happy Valley City Lights to discuss your new apartment!

Happy Valley City Lights is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90032 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Metro Charter District attendance zone.

Location
2580 N Soto St, Los Angeles,
CA 90032
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Neighborhood

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 Los Angeles, CA
Studio - $1,712
1 Bedroom $1,105 $2,181
2 Bedrooms $1,190 $3,020
3 Bedrooms $1,268 $4,261

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 685 Sq Ft $1,000 $1,390 $1,775
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 853 Sq Ft $1,095 $1,332 $2,099
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1139 Sq Ft $1,099 $1,389 $2,300
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1423 Sq Ft $999 $1,179 $2,545
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
USC, Health Sciences Campus
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Cal State Los Angeles
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Occidental College
Drive: 13 min 5.4 mi
East Los Angeles College
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Happy Valley City Lights is within 4 minutes or 1.9 miles from USC, Health Sciences Campus. It is also near Cal State Los Angeles and Occidental College.
Schools
Metro Charter Elementary
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-5
75 Students
Nearby
Ednovate - East College Prep
Public High School
Grades 9-12
314 Students
Nearby
Our Lady of Guadaluperosehill School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
92 Students
Nearby
Sacred Heart High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
279 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Los Angeles include Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park Station, located 2.2 miles from Happy Valley City Lights. Happy Valley City Lights is near Bob Hope, located 16.7 miles or 25 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 19.5 miles or 32 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park Station
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Heritage Square/Arroyo Station
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Soto
Drive: 4 min 2.6 mi
Southwest Museum Station
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Highland Park Station
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Union Station
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Los Angeles
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Glendale
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Cal State La Metrolink Station
Drive: 10 min 7.4 mi
Montebello/Commerce
Drive: 17 min 8.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bob Hope
 Drive: 25 min 16.7 mi
Los Angeles International
 Drive: 32 min 19.5 mi

Walkability Near Happy Valley City Lights

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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73 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Happy Valley City Lights.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Eastlake Plaza
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Urban Village - Lincoln Heights
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Esther Rose Business Center
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Happy Valley City Lights has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Audubon Center at Debs Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Hollenbeck Lake
 Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Chavez Ravine Arboretum
 Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Elysian Park
 Drive: 12 min 4.1 mi
Elyria Canyon Park
 Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Happy Valley City Lights has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Audubon Center at Debs Park, Hollenbeck Lake, and Elysian Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Keck Hospital of USC
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
LAC + USC Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Happy Valley City Lights has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Keck Hospital of USC which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 29 min 21.1 mi
Los Alamitos Army Airfield
Drive: 38 min 26.6 mi
Happy Valley City Lights is 21.1 miles from Los Angeles Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Alamitos Army Airfield.
 
 
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Does Happy Valley City Lights have in-unit laundry?

Happy Valley City Lights does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Happy Valley City Lights?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Happy Valley City Lights?

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Is Happy Valley City Lights pet-friendly?

Happy Valley City Lights does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at Happy Valley City Lights?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $3,200 for a four-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $128,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

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