Tips for First Time Renters and FAQs

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Zip Code Guide
New to LA County? We’ve compiled a list of neighboring South LA County zip codes to help you hunt for that perfect apartment. And while we know some students aim to be close to campus, we’ve also made sure to keep in mind our students who don’t mind a little morning and afternoon commute! Zip codes range from 2-miles to 26-miles from campus. Happy hunting!

Inglewood (8.9 miles)
*90301 *90303 *90304 *90305 *90306 *90307 *90308 *90309 *90311 *90312 *90302

El Segundo (11 miles)
*90245

Manhattan Beach (15 miles)
*90266 *90267

Hermosa Beach (14 miles)
*90254

Redondo Beach (15 miles)
*90277 *90278

Palos Verdes Estates (18 miles)
*90274

Rancho Palos Verdes (26 miles)
*90274 *90275

Rolling Hills (17 miles)
*90724

Rolling Hills Estates (17 miles)
*90274 *90275

Torrance (12 miles)
*90248 *90278 *90501 *90503 *90504 *90505 *90506 *90507 *90509 *90510 *90277

Lawndale (12 miles)
*90260 *90278

Hawthorne (8 miles)
*90250 *90251 *90260 *90261 *90303 *90304 *90310

Gardena (8.4 miles)
*90247 *90248 *90249

Lomita (14 miles)
*90710 *90717

Los Angeles (10 miles)
*90001 *90002 *90003 *9004 *90005 *90006 *90007 *90008 *90009 *90010 *90011 *90012 *90013 *90015 *90016 *90017 *90018 *90019 *90020 *90021 *90023 *90024 *90025 *90026 *90027 *90028 *90029 *90030 *90031 *90032 *90033 *90034 *90035 *90036 *90037 *90038 *90039 *90041 *90042 *90043 *90044 *90045 *90046 *90047 *90048 *90049 *90050 *90052 *90053 *90054 *90055 *90056 *90057 *90058 *90059 *90060 *90061 *90062 *90063 *90064 *90065 *90066 *90067 *90068 *90069 *90070 *90071 *90072 *90074 *90075 *90076 *90077 *90078 *90079 *90080 *90081 *90082 *90083 *90084 *90086 *90087 *90088 *90089 *90090 *90093 *90094 *90095 *90099 *90189 *90210 *90211 *90212 *90230 *90232 *90247 *90248 *90265 *90272 *90290 *90291 *90292 *90293 *90294 *90296 *90402 *90405 *90501 *90502 *90710 *90717 *90731 *90732 *90733 *90734 *90744 *90748 *90810 *90813 *91040 *91041 *91042 *91043 *91201 *91205 *91206 *91303 *91304 *91305 *91306 *91307 *91308 *91309 *91311 *91313 *91316 *91324 *91325 *91326 *91327 *91328 *91329 *91330 *91331 *91333 *91334 *91335 *91337 *91340 *91342 *91343 *91344 *91345 *91346 *91352 *91353 *91356 *91365 *91367 *91371 *91392 *91394 *91395 *91396 *91401 *91402 *91403 *91404 *91405 *91406 *91407 *91408 *91409 *91410 *91411 *91412 *91413 *91416 *91423 *91426 *91436 *91470 *91482 *91495 *91496 *91423 *91426 *91436 *91470 *91495 *91496 *91499 *91504 *91505 *91506 *91601 *91602 *91603 *91604 *91605 *91606 *91607 *91609 *91610

Compton (2.9 miles)
*90059 *90220 *90221 *90222 *90223 *90224

Carson (9.9 miles)
*90220 *90248 *90744 *90746 *90749 *90895 *90221 *90710 *90745 *90747 *90810

Lynwood (3.0 miles)
*90002 *90059 *90262

South Gate (3.9 miles)
*90280

Long Beach (3.9 miles)
*90712 *90715 *90716 *90740 *90755 *90801 *90802 *90803 *90804 *90805 *90806 *90807 *90808 *90809 *90810 *90812 *90813 *90814 *90815 *90822 *90831 *90832 *90833 *90834 *90835 *90840 *90842 *90844 *90846 *90847 *90848 *90853 *90899

Signal Hill (14 miles)
*90755

Downey (8.2 miles)
*90239 *90240 *90241 *90242

Paramount (7.8 miles)
*90723

Lakewood (12 miles)
*90711 *90712 *90713 *90714 *90715

Bellflower (9.5 miles)
*90706 *90707

If you would like to see the exact city your chosen zip code represents, please visit
The County of Los Angeles’ Zip Code List (http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/lac/1031552_MasterZipCodes.pdf) for further information.

FAQ’s
Is the Lorenzo a partner of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science?

The Lorenzo is NOT a designated partner of CDU. This means that spaces are not guaranteed to any CDU student. Students who wish to live at this location should expect to go through the same application process required of all Lorenzo applicants.

Can I bring my family to live with me at The Lorenzo?

Unfortunately, The Lorenzo is open only to active university students.

If I do decide to live at The Lorenzo, does this mean CDU will not help me with any problems that may arise?

CDU is always here to help! But due to The Lorenzo being a 3rd party identity, should any legal issues arise, CDU would have no grounds to assist. What we can offer students who live at The Lorenzo, or any off-campus location, is a supportive and helpful outlet for any “living” situation that a student may encounter. Examples include roommate conflict resolution, budgeting, etc.

Does CDU have a Housing Scholarship?

CDU scholarships can be applied to the cost of housing. Additionally, federal aid and state aid can also be applied to the cost of housing and other living expenses. For additional information on funding the cost of tuition, housing and fees please contact the financial aid and scholarship office: finaid@cdrewu.edu.

Does CDU offer rides to students who live off campus and don’t own a vehicle?

While CDU is working on a solution to this question, we currently do not have any transportation available for students living off campus. We highly suggest you utilize one of our recommended apartment search engines that have a transit overlay program included. This will allow you to see city bus routes, train routes and also be informed of any bus/train lines that may be closed due to construction. You can also save additional funds by applying for a discounted Metro student card at https://www.taptogo.net/Reduced_Fare#college.

Is it safe to live close to campus?

As with any other community, there will be pockets of “good” and “bad”. Before you make the move, make sure you discuss what safety features you expect your new apartment to provide, such as a gated community, complex parking (versus street parking), well lit, etc. Opportunity makes the thief, if you look off guard you are a target, no matter where you are. Depend on yourself to remain safe, not the city you live in. For more information on how to stay safe (wherever you are), check out the Los Angeles Police Departments, Self-Protection and Personal Safety Tips.