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The Square
12535 Brookshire Ave,
Downey,
CA
90242
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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
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.
Learn more about living in Southeast Los Angeles
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Southeast Los Angeles | Downey, CA | |
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| Studio | $1,356 | $1,253 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,622 | $1,771 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,058 | $2,243 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,493 | $2,849 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| 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
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 & 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
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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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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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 | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.0 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.5 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
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
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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: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
The Square has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| 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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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.
12535 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA 90242