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The Embers Apartments

12520 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242

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    $1,950 - $2,325

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Welcome to The Embers Apartments, your new home in the heart of Downey, CA. Our community offers a range of amenities designed to enhance your living experience. Never worry about parking again with our dedicated parking spaces. We understand that life can be unpredictable, which is why we offer 24/7 Emergency Maintenance Service to ensure your home is always in top condition. For your convenience, we also offer an online payment option, making it easier than ever to manage your rent payments. Plus, with our onsite laundry facilities, you can take care of all your laundry needs without leaving the comfort of your community. Experience the ease and comfort of living at The Embers Apartments, where we prioritize your needs and convenience.

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1BD/1BTH $1,950
1 Bed 1 Bath $1,000 Deposit
3 Available units
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  • Unit 50
    price $1,950
    square feet
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  • Unit 56
    price $1,950
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  • Unit 57
    price $1,950
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    availibility Oct 17
2BD/1BTH $2,325
2 Beds 1 Bath $1,000 Deposit
8 Available units
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  • Unit 8
    price $2,325
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  • Unit 13
    price $2,325
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  • Unit 35
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  • Unit 37
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  • Unit 41
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  • Unit 46
    price $2,325
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  • Unit 43
    price $2,325
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    availibility Oct 4
  • Unit 1
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Oct 11

1BD/1BTH $1,950
1 Bed 1 Bath $1,000 Deposit
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 50
    price $1,950
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 56
    price $1,950
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 57
    price $1,950
    square feet
    availibility Oct 17
2BD/1BTH $2,325
2 Beds 1 Bath $1,000 Deposit
8 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 8
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 13
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 35
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 37
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 41
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 46
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Now
  • Unit 43
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Oct 4
  • Unit 1
    price $2,325
    square feet
    availibility Oct 11

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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  • One-Time Move-In Fees
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  • Amenity Fee
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  • Application Fee
    $35
  • Move-In Fee
    $0
  • Other
    $0
  • Satellite Fee
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  • Storage Fees
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Property Information

  • Built in 1962
  • 58 units/2 stories

About The Embers Apartments

Welcome to The Embers Apartments, your new home in the heart of Downey, CA. Our community offers a range of amenities designed to enhance your living experience. Never worry about parking again with our dedicated parking spaces. We understand that life can be unpredictable, which is why we offer 24/7 Emergency Maintenance Service to ensure your home is always in top condition. For your convenience, we also offer an online payment option, making it easier than ever to manage your rent payments. Plus, with our onsite laundry facilities, you can take care of all your laundry needs without leaving the comfort of your community. Experience the ease and comfort of living at The Embers Apartments, where we prioritize your needs and convenience.

The Embers Apartments is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90242 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • On-site Manager
  • Pet Friendly
  • parking
  • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance Service
  • Online payment option
  • Onsite Laundry
  • On-site Laundry

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Amenities
  • On-site Manager
  • Pet Friendly
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  • 24/7 Emergency Maintenance Service
  • Online payment option
  • Onsite Laundry
  • On-site Laundry
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
Office Hours
Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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City - Downey

Downey is a family-friendly metropolis home to Wilderness Park, the city’s premier destination for outdoor recreation, home to a duck pond, paved jogging trails, and scenic picnic spots. Residents also frequent Apollo Park, Furman Park, and the Rio Hondo Golf Club. Downey features top-notch local restaurants and shops like Lock & Key Social Drinkery + Kitchen off Downey Avenue. But don’t forget about Porto’s Bakery and Café, an iconic Cuban establishment since 1960 offering Latin snacks and specialty desserts.

Situated just 13 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Downey offers unbeatable access to everything LA has to offer. And if you plan to commute into LA, Downey is an idyllic suburb for you with easy access to I-5. Apartment rentals in Downey range from affordable to upscale, offering a variety of options for renters. Excellent public schools reside in the Downey Unified School District.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cerritos College
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
El Camino College, Compton
Drive: 14 min 7.4 mi
Long Beach City Coll.
Drive: 16 min 8.0 mi
UEI, Huntington Park
Drive: 15 min 9.4 mi
The Embers Apartments is within 11 minutes or 5.5 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near Long Beach City Coll. and El Camino College, Compton.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Alameda Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
757 Students
Attendance Zone
Carpenter Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-4
522 Students
Attendance Zone
Jersey Avenue Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
343 Students
Nearby
Bragg Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
631 Students
Nearby
Albert Baxter Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
282 Students
Nearby
Sussman Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,122 Students
Attendance Zone
Downey High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,063 Students
Attendance Zone
Maria Montessori House of Children School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-4
16 Students
Nearby
St. Dominic Savio
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
311 Students
Nearby
Children's Academy Of Success
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
35 Students
Nearby
St. John Bosco High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
842 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 0.5 mile from The Embers Apartments. The Embers Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 9.4 miles or 19 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 18.0 miles or 24 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lakewood Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Norwalk
Drive: 7 min 4.2 mi
Long Beach Station
Drive: 8 min 5.4 mi
Compton Station
Drive: 13 min 6.9 mi
Artesia Station
Drive: 15 min 7.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs
Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
Commerce
Drive: 12 min 6.5 mi
Montebello/Commerce
Drive: 13 min 7.8 mi
Buena Park
Drive: 18 min 10.5 mi
Cal State La Metrolink Station
Drive: 24 min 18.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Drive: 19 min 9.4 mi
Los Angeles International
Drive: 24 min 18.0 mi
Very Walkable
85
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
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Bikeable
54
Bike Score®
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Time and distance from The Embers Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Imperial Plaza
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Imperial Center
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
The Promenade at Downey
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
The Embers 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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
Drive: 13 min 7.2 mi
Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
Drive: 12 min 7.8 mi
Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
Drive: 12 min 8.3 mi
Pio Pico State Historic Park
Drive: 12 min 8.5 mi
El Dorado Nature Center
Drive: 16 min 11.1 mi
The Embers Apartments has 5 parks within 11.1 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
PIH Hospital - Downey
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Coast Plaza Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
The Embers Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Alamitos Army Airfield
Drive: 24 min 15.5 mi
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 21 min 16.3 mi
The Embers Apartments is 15.5 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Angeles Air Force Base.
 
 

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The Embers Apartments has one to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,950/mo. to $2,325/mo.

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The Embers Apartments is in the city of Downey. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.8 mile of the property.Five parks are within 11.1 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.

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