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Monterey

181 Monterey Rd, South Pasadena, CA 91030

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  • 17 units/1 story

About Monterey

Monterey offers a blend of comfort, style, and quality. You'll find this community on Monterey Rd. in the 91030 area of South Pasadena. The professional leasing staff will assist you in finding your perfect new place. Stop by the leasing office to check the current floor plan availability.

Monterey is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 91030 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Los Angeles Unified Rocp School District attendance zone.

Location
181 Monterey Rd, South Pasadena,
CA 91030
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City - South Pasadena

Tucked between the city of Pasadena and the edge of Los Angeles, South Pasadena earns its nickname — the City of Trees — with canopied streets, well-preserved Craftsman bungalows, and a downtown Mission Street corridor that feels genuinely unhurried. Spanning just four square miles, the city carries a small-town atmosphere that stands apart from the surrounding metro sprawl, yet downtown Los Angeles sits a short drive away via the 110 freeway, making it a practical base for those who work in the city. South Pasadena is also the longest-running self-builder of floats in the Tournament of Roses Parade, a tradition that speaks to the community's deep local pride.

The housing mix ranges from classic single-family homes converted into rental units to boutique apartment communities nestled along tree-lined blocks. Studios and one-bedroom options make up a notable share of the rental market, while larger two- and three-bedroom residences offer more room in a quieter setting.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Art Center College of Design
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Occidental College
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Caltech
Drive: 10 min 4.4 mi
Cal State Los Angeles
Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Monterey is within 6 minutes or 2.6 miles from Art Center College of Design. It is also near Occidental College and Caltech.
Schools
Metro Charter Elementary
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-5
75 Students
Nearby
Luther Burbank Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
824 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
41 Students
Nearby
Free World U
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
93 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in South Pasadena include South Pasadena, located 1.1 miles from Monterey. Monterey is near Bob Hope, located 17.1 miles or 25 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 21.3 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
South Pasadena
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Highland Park Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Fillmore Station
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Southwest Museum Station
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Del Mar Station
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Glendale
Drive: 11 min 5.9 mi
Los Angeles
Drive: 11 min 6.2 mi
Union Station
Drive: 13 min 6.3 mi
Cal State La Metrolink Station
Drive: 14 min 10.3 mi
Montebello/Commerce
Drive: 21 min 11.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bob Hope
 Drive: 25 min 17.1 mi
Los Angeles International
 Drive: 33 min 21.3 mi

Walkability Near Monterey

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Monterey.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Graham Block
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Figueroa & Ave 61 Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Monterey has 2 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-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: 4 min 2.3 mi
Kidspace Children's Museum
 Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Huntington Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 14 min 5.5 mi
Elyria Canyon Park
 Drive: 11 min 6.3 mi
Marsh Park
 Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
Monterey has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Audubon Center at Debs Park, Kidspace Children's Museum, and Elyria Canyon Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Keck Hospital of USC
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
Monterey has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Huntington Memorial Hospital which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 22.9 mi
Los Alamitos Army Airfield
Drive: 43 min 28.2 mi
Monterey is 22.9 miles from Los Angeles Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Alamitos Army Airfield.
 
 
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Does Monterey have in-unit laundry?

Monterey 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 Monterey?

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

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Is Monterey pet-friendly?

Monterey does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Monterey have move-in specials?

Monterey is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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