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Pine Crest Apartments
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Pine Crest Apartments
Pine Crest Apartments
12020 Downey Ave,
Downey,
CA
90242
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About Pine Crest Apartments
At Pine Crest Apartments in Downey, CA, experience stylish living. In the 90242 Zip code of Downey on Downey Ave, local residents have easy access to a mixture of great entertainment options found in the surrounding area. Here at this community, the team of leasing professionals is ready to help you find your perfect home. Schedule a time to see the current floorplan options. Drop by Pine Crest Apartments today.
Pine Crest 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.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
12020 Downey Ave,
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 | |
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| 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 | 6.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 8.6 mi |
Pine Crest Apartments is within 12 minutes or 6.3 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near El Camino College, Compton and UEI, Huntington Park.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
744 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
796 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
260 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-6
264 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
309 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,240 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,051 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
225 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
47 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 1.7 miles from Pine Crest Apartments. Pine Crest Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 9.4 miles or 19 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 18.8 miles or 25 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: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 9.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 11.0 mi |
| Drive: | 23 min | 17.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.4 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 25 min | 18.8 mi |
Walkability Near Pine Crest 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
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
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 Pine Crest Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
Pine Crest Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-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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Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.1 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.2 mi |
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.2 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.6 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.5 mi |
Pine Crest Apartments has 5 parks within 9.5 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden, and Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
Pine Crest Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is PIH Hospital - Downey which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 17.1 mi |
Pine Crest Apartments is 16.3 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.
12020 Downey Ave
Downey, CA 90242