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  9. Building Photo - 2561 Olive St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    2561 Olive St Unit Upstairs Room

    2561 Olive St, Huntington Park, CA 90255
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  15. Building Photo - 4109 1/2 Santa Ana St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    4109 1/2 Santa Ana St

    4109 1/2 Santa Ana St, Huntington Park, CA 90255
  16. Building Photo - 10215 California Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    10215 California Ave Unit E

    10215 California Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
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  17. Building Photo - 8178 Chestnut Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,000+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700 - $2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700 - $2,000

    8178 Chestnut Ave

    8178 Chestnut Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
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  27. Building Photo - La Posada
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    La Posada

    7818 Stewart & Gray Rd, Downey, CA 90239
  30. Street view - 5125 1/2 Clara St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,895

    5125 1/2 Clara St

    5125 1/2 Clara St, Cudahy, CA 90201
  35. Building Photo - Anderson Apts
    1 BED
    $1,950+
    2 BEDS
    $2,225+

    Anderson Apts

    14015 Anderson St, Paramount, CA 90723
  36. Building Photo - 4986 Southern Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    4986 Southern Ave Unit D

    4986 Southern Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
  38. Building Photo - Stonewood
    1 BED
    $1,950

    Stonewood

    7380 Emily Ln, Downey, CA 90242
  40. Building Photo - New Orleans
    1 BED
    $1,995+
    2 BEDS
    $2,450+
    3 BEDS
    $3,250+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,995 - $3,375
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $3,375

    New Orleans

    11942-11952 Old River School Rd, Downey, CA 90242
    (562) 521-8864
  42. Building Photo - The Square
    1 BED
    $1,995+
    2 BEDS
    $2,630+
    3 BEDS
    $3,200+

    The Square

    12535 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90242
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South Gate, CA Apartments for Rent

South Gate, California, known as the "Azalea City," sits just 7 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles in the Gateway Cities region. This established community of over 92,000 residents spans 7.4 square miles and offers apartments at rates typically below the California average, with one-bedroom units averaging around $1,571 per month. The city's convenient location provides easy access to major employment centers while maintaining its own distinct character.

The centerpiece of South Gate's recreational offerings is South Gate Park, a sprawling 97-acre space featuring a golf course, swimming facilities, and sports centers. Along with eight additional city parks, residents have access to more than 170 acres of green space. Transportation options include Metro Local and Metro Rapid bus service, plus the city-operated GATE transit system. The Tweedy Mile district serves as South Gate's main commercial corridor, while the city's educational infrastructure includes public schools and nearby access to higher education opportunities.

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  • Hollydale 784 Sq Ft $2,274/mo

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics At Legacy High School Complex

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South East High

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South Gate Senior High

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Visual And Performing Arts At Legacy High School Complex

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South Gate Middle

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Southeast Middle

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Victoria Avenue Elementary

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Willow Elementary

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Bryson Avenue Elementary

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State Street Elementary

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Tweedy Elementary

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