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Imperial Apartments
9731 Imperial Hwy,
Downey,
CA
90242
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About Imperial Apartments
Experience Downey living at Imperial Apartments. This property is situated on Imperial Hwy. in the 90242 area of Downey. Here at Imperial Apartments, you'll have access to top amenities and features like convenient on-site parking options, smoke-free options, and high-speed internet access. The leasing team is excited to help you find your new home. At Imperial Apartments you'll feel right at home.
Imperial Apartments is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90242 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
9731 Imperial Hwy,
Downey,
CA
90242
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 | $1,105 | $1,742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,190 | $2,226 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,268 | $2,858 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.0 mi |
Imperial Apartments is within 8 minutes or 4.2 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near Biola University and Long Beach City Coll..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
641 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
260 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
602 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
341 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,304 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,051 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
682 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
47 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 1.4 miles from Imperial Apartments. Imperial Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 10.2 miles or 18 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 18.6 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 6.0 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.6 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.0 mi |
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.2 mi |
| Drive: | 24 min | 18.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.2 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 24 min | 18.6 mi |
Walkability Near Imperial 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
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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Soundscore™
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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 Imperial Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
Imperial Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-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: | 10 min | 7.2 mi |
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.5 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 12 min | 9.0 mi |
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El Dorado Nature Center
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.8 mi |
Imperial Apartments has 5 parks within 9.8 miles, including Pio Pico State Historic Park, Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, and Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
Imperial Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 14.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 19.3 mi |
Imperial Apartments is 14.2 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Long Beach Naval Station.
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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.
9731 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242