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Union Plaza

16818 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,995 - $2,995

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    766 - 1,161 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Fireplace
  • Gated
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Patio

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    price $1,995
    square feet 766
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    price $1,995
    square feet 766
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  • Unit 42
    price $2,025
    square feet 766
    availibility Sep 30
  • Unit 48
    price $2,025
    square feet 766
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1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs
$2,025 1 Bed 1 Bath 766 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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  • Unit 18
    price $2,025
    square feet 766
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  • Unit 32
    price $2,025
    square feet 766
    availibility Sep 30
2 Bedroom 2 Bath Downstairs
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    square feet 1,161
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    • Deposit
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    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $35
  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $35 / mo
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    additional assigned spot available
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    • Parking Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $175 / mo
      Max chargeable amount: $175
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    can add a garage
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    • Carport
    • Other
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Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1976
  • 72 units/2 stories

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Located at 16818 Downey Ave in Paramount, CA, this single-story, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit offers a practical and comfortable layout across its compact footprint. The living room is an open, carpeted space bathed in natural light through large sliding glass doors and a window fitted with vertical blinds, providing outdoor views and easy access to the exterior. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit keeps the space comfortable year-round. The kitchen is efficiently designed with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, a full-size refrigerator, and tile flooring underfoot. A ceiling fan with a light fixture adds both function and airflow to the kitchen area. The hallway connects the main living spaces to the bedrooms and features light tile flooring and built-in overhead storage cabinetry. Both bedrooms are carpeted and finished with neutral gray walls and textured ceilings. The primary bedroom is notably spacious, with a window allowing natural light, a wall AC unit, and a closet. The second bedroom also features vertical blinds and ample natural light. The bathroom is clean and functional, with a white vanity, dual mirrored medicine cabinets, a lighted vanity bar, and tile flooring throughout. Located at 16818 Downey Ave in Paramount, California, this single-floor unit offers a practical and comfortable layout designed for everyday living. The living area is generously sized, featuring soft wall-to-wall carpeting, neutral warm-toned walls, and a textured ceiling. A ceiling fan provides overhead circulation, while a wall-mounted HVAC unit and a vertical register ensure year-round comfort. A sliding glass door opens to a private balcony, allowing natural light to fill the space and providing outdoor access.

The kitchen is efficiently designed with tile flooring, white cabinetry, light stone-finish countertops, and a window above the sink that brings in natural light. It is equipped with stainless steel appliances including a gas range with oven, an over-the-range microwave, and a dishwasher, making it fully functional for daily use.

The bedroom is a comfortable retreat featuring plush carpeting, a large window with vertical blinds, and a wall of mirrored sliding closet doors that enhance the sense of space and provide ample storage.

The bathroom includes a tiled floor, a combined tub and shower, a vanity with a stone-finish countertop, and a small window for ventilation and natural light. The overall aesthetic throughout is clean, neutral, and move-in ready. Located at 16818 Downey Ave in Paramount, CA, this single-floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a well-organized layout across a comfortable footprint. The living area is bright and open, featuring plush carpeting, a classic fireplace with a decorative mantel, a textured ceiling, and a sliding glass door that leads to a private balcony, allowing natural light to fill the space. A large window with vertical blinds adds additional brightness to the adjoining area.

The kitchen is efficiently designed with white cabinetry, light countertops, wood-look flooring, and stainless steel appliances including a gas range and microwave. A skylight-style ceiling fixture enhances the workspace with overhead illumination.

Both bedrooms are carpeted and feature ceiling fans with lighting, vertical blind-covered windows for natural light, and ample closet space. The primary bedroom includes a spacious sliding-door closet. An additional dedicated closet with built-in shelving provides extra storage.

The two bathrooms are clean and functional — one with a walk-in shower and over-toilet cabinetry, and the other with a full tub-shower combination. Warm, neutral tones carry throughout the home, creating a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.
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About Union Plaza

Union Plaza is a gated community, and is located conveniently close to the 91 Freeway in Paramount, which is perfect for those who commute to the greater Los Angeles and Long Beach areas. Our amenities include a pool and spa, gated covered assigned parking spaces as well as street parking, laundry room, and On-Site Management and Maintenance staff. We also offer large garages for an additional cost. Our spacious interiors feature tile and vinyl plank flooring, carpet, gas fireplaces, dining area, air conditioner, stove and microwave. Select units have a private patio or balcony area. Contact us today for a tour!

Union Plaza is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90723 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Paramount Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Air Conditioner
  • Carpeting
  • Carport
  • Ceiling Fan

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  • Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 5pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Gated

Property Manager on Site

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gated
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Microwave

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Gas Range
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Location
16818 Downey Ave, Paramount,
CA 90723
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City - Paramount

Paramount sits just 15 miles southeast of Los Angeles in a compact five-square-mile footprint that keeps residents close to the energy of the metro without dropping them into the middle of it. Incorporated in 1957, the city traces its roots back to Spanish ranchos from 1781 and later evolved from a cluster of small dairy towns into a fully urban community with a steady local economy and well-funded public services. Its location within Los Angeles County places it within reach of job centers in Downey, Long Beach, and the broader LA basin, making it a practical base for anyone who works across the region.

Day-to-day life here moves at a grounded pace, anchored by community parks, local businesses along Downey Avenue, and the historic Paramount Swap Meet — the largest daily swap meet in California, operating since 1955 across more than 46 acres. The Paramount Drive-In Theatre adds a nostalgic touch that sets this city apart from its neighbors.

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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air Conditioner
  • Carpeting
  • Carport
  • Ceiling Fan
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Gas Range
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Office Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
El Camino College, Compton
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
Cerritos College
Drive: 10 min 4.4 mi
Long Beach City Coll.
Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Drive: 12 min 7.1 mi
Union Plaza is within 10 minutes or 4.4 miles from Cerritos College. It is also near Long Beach City Coll. and El Camino College, Compton.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Major Lynn Mokler
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
510 Students
Attendance Zone
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
407 Students
Nearby
Ramona Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
454 Students
Nearby
Bragg Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
602 Students
Nearby
Alondra Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
735 Students
Attendance Zone
Paramount High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,400 Students
Attendance Zone
Veritas Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Giant Steps Children's Center
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
40 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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Transportation

Transportation options available in Paramount include Lakewood Station, located 2.9 miles from Union Plaza. Union Plaza is near Long Beach (Daugherty Field), located 5.9 miles or 12 minutes away, and Los Angeles International, located 18.7 miles or 27 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lakewood Station
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Artesia Station
Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
Del Amo Station
Drive: 9 min 5.4 mi
Norwalk
Drive: 8 min 6.0 mi
Compton Station
Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs
Drive: 14 min 8.4 mi
Commerce
Drive: 18 min 9.6 mi
Montebello/Commerce
Drive: 20 min 10.9 mi
Buena Park
Drive: 17 min 12.0 mi
Cal State La Metrolink Station
Drive: 28 min 22.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Los Angeles International
Drive: 27 min 18.7 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Time and distance from Union Plaza.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
3463 E Artesia Fwy
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Bellflower Town Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
16800-16806 Lakewood Blvd
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Union Plaza 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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
Drive: 12 min 7.5 mi
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Drive: 16 min 8.5 mi
Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
Drive: 15 min 8.5 mi
El Dorado Nature Center
Drive: 13 min 8.9 mi
El Dorado East Regional Park
Drive: 15 min 9.8 mi
Union Plaza has 5 parks within 9.8 miles, including Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary, El Dorado Nature Center, and Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
College Hospitals
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Union Plaza has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Lakewood Regional Medical Center which is 1.7 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Alamitos Army Airfield
Drive: 21 min 13.3 mi
Long Beach Naval Station
Drive: 27 min 15.8 mi
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 21 min 15.8 mi
Union Plaza has 3 military bases within 15.8 miles, the nearest is Los Alamitos Army Airfield which is 13.3 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Union Plaza have in-unit laundry?

While Union Plaza does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Union Plaza?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Union Plaza?

Parking is available at Union Plaza. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Union Plaza has one to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,995/mo. to $2,995/mo.

Is Union Plaza pet-friendly?

Union Plaza does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at Union Plaza?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,995 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $79,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Union Plaza have move-in specials?

Union Plaza is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,995.

Does Union Plaza offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Union Plaza offers 5 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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