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Montclair Apartments
12274 Montgomery St,
Downey,
CA
90242
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Montclair Apartments
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Highlights
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
About Montclair Apartments
Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bath downstairs unit, front patio, with 2 assigned parking space, storage area and convenient on-site laundry facility. The unit includes one wall A/C unit and heating, extra closet space in the hallway and a walk-in closet in the bedroom. . Must have good credit history, make 3x the amount of rent, and good rental history. Contact manager to schedule an appointment. Photos shown are of a model unit! Move In Special! $500 Off First Month's Rent *11 Months Lease *$1,500 Security Deposit OAC
Montclair 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
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Walk-In Closets
Granite Countertops
Disposal
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
12274 Montgomery St,
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 | $1,133 | $1,742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,221 | $2,226 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,289 | $2,858 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.0 mi |
Montclair Apartments is within 12 minutes or 6.5 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near El Camino College, Compton and UEI, Huntington Park.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
653 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
540 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
309 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 PK-8
225 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
47 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
451 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 1.7 miles from Montclair Apartments. Montclair Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 8.9 miles or 18 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 17.4 miles or 24 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.3 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.0 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 11.5 mi |
| Drive: | 23 min | 17.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 18 min | 8.9 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 24 min | 17.4 mi |
Walkability Near Montclair 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.
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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
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Traffic
-Airport
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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 Montclair Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
Montclair Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-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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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.6 mi |
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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi |
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.0 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.2 mi |
Montclair Apartments has 5 parks within 9.2 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden, and Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
Montclair Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is PIH Hospital - Downey which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 15.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.5 mi |
Montclair Apartments is 15.7 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.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
12274 Montgomery St
Downey, CA 90242