Studio Apartments for Rent in Paramount, CA

Paramount, located in Los Angeles, California, has evolved from its dairy farm roots into a green community recognized as a Tree City USA. The city features tree-lined streets and numerous parks, such as Paramount Park has baseball fields and public pool, while Progress Park has athletic courts and playgrounds. Housing in Paramount ranges from midcentury National, ranch-style and Craftsman homes to modern townhouses and condos. Paramount is about 15 miles from Los Angeles when residents drive along Interstates 105 and 710, or by taking a bus to the Compton Metro A Line Station. The Long Beach Airport is about 5 miles away. The city's dining scene is vibrant with local favorites like Horchateria Rio Luna, Casa Gamino, Mariscos El Perihuete and Tortas B Chingonas. Shopping includes Sprouts Farmers Market, Northgate Gonzales Market and the Paramount Swap Meet. Paramount hosts various community events, particularly in the summer, such as Friday Night Paramount street fairs, the Heritage Festival and the Race Heritage for Education 5K/10K and Wellness Fair. The Paramount Unified School District serves the area, offering highly rated schools and programs, like the Administration of Justice Early College Program in partnership with Compton College.