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The Square
12535 Brookshire Ave,
Downey,
CA
90242
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1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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650 - 1,275 sq ft
The Square
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Discover modern living at The Square—an inviting apartment community offering comfort, convenience, and connection in the heart of Downey, CA. Our pet-friendly apartments just outside Los Angeles are thoughtfully designed to match your lifestyle, with stylish interiors and a location that puts everything within reach.Take a look at our photo gallery to see what makes our apartments in Downey a great place to call home. Schedule a tour today!
Highlights
- Walk-In Closets
- Fireplace
About The Square
Discover modern living at The Square—an inviting apartment community offering comfort, convenience, and connection in the heart of Downey, CA. Our pet-friendly apartments just outside Los Angeles are thoughtfully designed to match your lifestyle, with stylish interiors and a location that puts everything within reach.Take a look at our photo gallery to see what makes our apartments in Downey a great place to call home. Schedule a tour today!
The Square 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.
Unique Features
- 11 Laundry Facilities
- 24hr Emergency Maintenance
- Air Conditioning, Heat
- Breakfast Bars*
- Cozy Gas Fireplace*
- Detached Garages *
- Gourmet Kitchen w/Designer Quartz Counter-tops
- Legendary Management Care
- Modern Cabinets & Drawers w/Brush-Nickel Fixtures
- Pet-Friendly (Cats & Dogs)
- Spacious Closets
- Vaulted Ceilings *
- Washer / Dryer *
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Range
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
12535 Brookshire Ave,
Downey,
CA
90242
Welcome to Downey, a historic Los Angeles County community 13 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city offers various housing options from single-family homes to modern apartment communities. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,704 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,095. The downtown district features the Downey Theatre and local dining establishments, while north Downey is recognized for its established neighborhoods near Stonewood Center mall.
The Columbia Memorial Space Center celebrates Downey's aerospace history as the birthplace of the Apollo space program. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Dennis the Menace Park and Furman Park. The city is home to the original McDonald's restaurant, a historic landmark complete with a museum showcasing the chain's beginnings. Community events throughout the year include the Downey Street Faire and summer concerts in the park.
Learn more about living in Downey
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.1 mi |
The Square is within 10 minutes or 5.6 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near El Camino College, Compton and Long Beach City Coll..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
309 Students
Nearby
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 Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,240 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,051 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
225 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
47 Students
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 0.8 mile from The Square. The Square is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 8.8 miles or 17 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 17.9 miles or 23 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.2 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 8.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 17.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.8 mi |
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Los Angeles International
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Drive: | 23 min | 17.9 mi |
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
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 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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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 The Square.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
The Square has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-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: | 12 min | 6.6 mi |
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Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.8 mi |
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Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.3 mi |
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Pio Pico State Historic Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.6 mi |
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Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.4 mi |
The Square has 5 parks within 9.4 miles, including Watts Towers-Rodia State Park, Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, and Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
The Square has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey which is 1.1 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 15.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 19.4 mi |
The Square has 3 military bases within 19.4 miles, the nearest is Los Alamitos Army Airfield which is 15.6 miles away and a 23 minute drive.
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