COMMUNITY POSITIONING
Where is Avocado Heights/Equa located?
The community is located at 162 South 3rd Avenue near La Puente in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Residents have convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, public transportation, and everyday services throughout the surrounding area.
What is nearby the community?
Residents are close to retail stores, restaurants, parks, public transportation, and local services throughout the La Puente area. The location also provides convenient access to destinations across the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County.
What makes this community different from other apartments near La Puente?
This affordable housing community offers 81 apartment homes with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Residents also have access to shared spaces designed for convenience and connection, including two courtyards, a community garden, computer room, private work offices, bicycle storage, children's play area, and a community room with a kitchen.
Are the apartments close to major employers, schools, or universities?
The location provides access to employment centers, schools, colleges, healthcare providers, and other destinations throughout the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles County. Contact the leasing office for additional information about nearby transportation options and local destinations.
How close is the community to shopping, restaurants, parks, or entertainment?
Shopping, restaurants, parks, public transportation, and everyday services are available throughout the surrounding La Puente area, giving residents convenient access to daily necessities and local destinations.
Is public transportation available nearby?
Yes. The community is located near public transportation, providing residents with additional options for getting around the surrounding area.
FLOOR PLANS & INTERIORS
What floor plans are available at Avocado Heights/Equa?
The community offers spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable apartment homes.
Availability may change, so prospective residents should contact the leasing office for current floor plan options and availability.
Do select apartments include patios, balconies, or upgraded finishes?
Apartment features may vary by floor plan. Contact the leasing team for information about features and finishes available in current apartment homes.
What interior features are available?
Apartment homes include:
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Dishwashers
• Garbage disposals
• Central heating and air conditioning
• Spacious floor plans
Features may vary by apartment home.
Is there laundry in the apartment?
Laundry information is not currently listed on the website. Contact the leasing office for details about available laundry options.
AMENITIES
What amenities are offered?
Residents have access to several community amenities designed for convenience, gathering, and everyday living, including:
• Resident community room with kitchen
• Children's play area
• Two courtyards
• Bicycle storage
• Community garden
• Computer room
• Private work offices
• Grilling and picnic area
• Access to public transportation
• Online payment and work order services
Is parking available?
Contact the leasing office for current information regarding resident parking, guest parking, and community parking policies.
Are there pet-friendly amenities?
Pets are not currently permitted. Residents or applicants who need information regarding assistance animals or reasonable accommodations should contact the leasing office.
PET POLICY
Is Avocado Heights/Equa pet-friendly?
No. Pets are not currently permitted at the community. Assistance animals may be considered in accordance with applicable housing requirements.
Are there breed or weight restrictions?
Because standard pets are not permitted, traditional breed and weight restrictions do not apply.
What is the pet deposit or monthly pet fee?
Standard pet deposits and monthly pet fees do not apply because pets are not currently permitted.
LEASING & APPLICATIONS
How do I schedule a tour?
Call the leasing office at (626) 608-5176 to ask about current availability and schedule a tour. The leasing team can also answer questions about floor plans, income guidelines, and the application process.
How do I apply?
Prospective residents can contact the leasing office to begin the application process. Because this is an affordable housing community, applicants must meet applicable income and program eligibility requirements.
What documents are required to apply?
Applicants may be asked to provide documentation verifying household composition, income, assets, and other eligibility information. The leasing team will provide a complete list of required documentation during the qualification process.
What are the lease terms?
Lease terms may vary based on current availability and program requirements. Contact the leasing office for current lease information.
How much is the application fee?
Contact the leasing office for current application fee information.
What is the security deposit?
Security deposits and other move-in costs may vary. The leasing team can provide current deposit and move-in requirements.
RESIDENT SERVICES
Is there a resident portal for online payments and maintenance requests?
Online resident services are planned for the community. The current website indicates that the resident portal is coming soon.
Once available, residents will be able to use online services for:
• Rent payments
• Maintenance work orders
• Account services
• Community information
How do I pay rent online?
The resident portal is currently listed as coming soon. Residents should contact the management office for current rent payment options.
How do I submit a maintenance request?
Residents should contact the management office for current maintenance request procedures until the online resident portal is available.
AFFORDABLE / INCOME-RESTRICTED HOUSING
Is this an income-restricted or affordable housing community?
Yes. This is an affordable housing community near La Puente in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Income guidelines apply, and eligibility is based on household size, household income, and applicable program requirements.
What are the income eligibility requirements?
Income guidelines apply. Qualification is based on household size, total household income, and applicable affordable housing program requirements. Contact the leasing team for current income limits and eligibility information.
What documents are needed for qualification?
Applicants may be required to provide documentation verifying income, assets, household composition, and other information required by the affordable housing program. The leasing team will provide the complete qualification checklist.
How do I apply for affordable housing?
Contact the leasing office to ask about current apartment availability and begin the application process. The leasing team can explain current income guidelines, required documentation, and next steps.
What utilities are included?
Contact the leasing office for current information regarding utilities and resident utility responsibilities.
Do you accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers?
Contact the leasing office for current information regarding Housing Choice Vouchers and other rental assistance programs.