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The Kensington Apartments

9150-9160 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240

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Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Spa
  • Fireplace
  • Gated
  • Balcony

About The Kensington Apartments

At The Kensington Apartments in Downey, find a great place to live. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options. This community offers you a top amenity package like laundry service, balconies, and stainless steel appliances. Here at this community, the community staff will be ready to help you find the perfect place. Come see The Kensington Apartments today.

The Kensington Apartments is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90240 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downey Unified School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Gated

Laundry Service

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Laundry Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Gated
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Granite Countertops

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony

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Location
9150-9160 Florence Ave, Downey,
CA 90240
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Neighborhood

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
Cerritos College
Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
Biola University
Drive: 13 min 7.6 mi
Whittier College
Drive: 15 min 8.3 mi
Rio Hondo Community College
Drive: 13 min 9.0 mi
The Kensington Apartments is within 10 minutes or 5.6 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near Whittier College and Biola University.
Schools
Ceres Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
492 Students
Nearby
Jersey Avenue Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
260 Students
Nearby
Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
747 Students
Attendance Zone
Doty Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,304 Students
Attendance Zone
Downey High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,051 Students
Attendance Zone
Children's Academy Of Success
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
47 Students
Nearby
Immaculate Heart Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Around The World Children Center, Inc.
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
60 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Downey include Lakewood Station, located 3.1 miles from The Kensington Apartments. The Kensington Apartments is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 13.6 miles or 21 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 21.8 miles or 29 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lakewood Station
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Norwalk
Drive: 7 min 4.5 mi
Atlantic
Drive: 12 min 7.7 mi
East La Civic Center
Drive: 12 min 8.6 mi
Long Beach Station
Drive: 13 min 9.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Commerce
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Montebello/Commerce
Drive: 10 min 5.8 mi
Buena Park
Drive: 15 min 9.6 mi
Cal State La Metrolink Station
Drive: 20 min 16.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
 Drive: 21 min 13.6 mi
Los Angeles International
 Drive: 29 min 21.8 mi

Walkability Near The Kensington Apartments

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 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
Active
Soundscore™
71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Kensington Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Downey Square
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Woodlake Center
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Downey Crossroads
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
The Kensington Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Pio Pico State Historic Park
 Drive: 8 min 5.9 mi
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
 Drive: 18 min 8.5 mi
Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
 Drive: 17 min 9.3 mi
Whittier Narrows Nature Center
 Drive: 14 min 10.3 mi
Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
 Drive: 17 min 11.7 mi
The Kensington Apartments has 5 parks within 11.7 miles, including Pio Pico State Historic Park, Whittier Narrows Nature Center, and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
PIH Hospital - Downey
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Coast Plaza Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
The Kensington Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is PIH Hospital - Downey which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Alamitos Army Airfield
Drive: 23 min 15.6 mi
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 26 min 20.2 mi
The Kensington Apartments is 15.6 miles from Los Alamitos Army Airfield, and is convenient to other military bases, including Los Angeles Air Force Base.

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