Northwest Anaheim Apartments for Rent

Located near the intersection of Interstate 5 and the 91 Freeway, Northwest Anaheim serves as the dividing line between Orange County and Los Angeles County. Families of different backgrounds live in Northwest Anaheim, ranging from blue-collar families to younger, upwardly mobile families. Living in the neighborhood gives them access to a wide range of entertainment options in a very walkable area.

Northwest Anaheim includes ZIP code 92801. Its boundaries roughly include Lincoln Avenue on the south, the Riverside Freeway on the north, Anaheim Boulevard on the east and Dale Street on the west. It is located just south of Fullerton and east of Buena Park, with the popular Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park located within blocks of the neighborhood.

Northwest Anaheim has both houses and apartments. The majority of houses in the area are smaller homes of two bedrooms or less, including a large selection of townhouses. Houses tend to sit on smaller lots, with many houses having two stories to help them maximize space.

Residents in Northwest Anaheim have several parks to choose from. Brookhurst Community Park is a 27-acre complex which includes a large community center and a skate park. John Marshall Park is centrally located in Northwest Anaheim and has ball fields, children’s playgrounds and picnic facilities on its 15 acres. Many residents also take advantage of the 18-hole Dad Miller Golf Course, which is owned by the city and was a frequent place of play for Tiger Woods.

Shopping options in Northwest Anaheim include the Anaheim Plaza Shopping Center, an outdoor mall with several major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Smart & Final and Petco, along with specialty shops and fast food restaurants.

The two main public high schools in Anaheim are Anaheim High and Savannah High. Another popular choice in the area is Servite High, a private school which is considered to be one of the best academic and athletic high schools in Orange County.