Looking for housing in Los Angeles, California, can quickly become overwhelming, especially when considering location, convenience, apartment features, and community amenities all at the same time. This FAQ page brings those details together in one place for students, parents, and guarantors who want a clearer picture of daily life at The Standard at Los Angeles. It covers the questions people often ask when comparing USC off-campus housing, with information about floor plans, furnishings, internet, shared spaces, policies, and general leasing information.
1. Location & Campus Proximity
The Standard at Los Angeles’s apartments near USC are located at:
3900 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
The community sits directly across the street from USC, placing residents close to campus and the surrounding University Park neighborhood.
The Standard at Los Angeles is less than 0.1 miles from USC, or under a 2-minute walk away. That makes it easy for residents to get to class, campus events, and everyday student destinations without a long commute.
The community is especially close to USC’s athletic facilities near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard. LA Memorial Coliseum, BMO Stadium, the Soboroff Sports Field at Expo Center, and the LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium
are all just a short walk away, which is especially convenient for students who spend time around that side of campus.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles is across the street from USC, with BMO Stadium just a 2-minute walk away. Even destinations farther into campus, like the USC Village Great Lawn, are only 1.1 miles or a 25-minute walk away.
The Standard at Los Angeles is close to several USC academic schools and colleges, including:
- USC Gould School of Law — 0.5 miles
- USC Marshall School of Business — 0.6 miles
- USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences — 0.6 miles
- USC Roski School of Fine Arts — 0.8 miles
- USC School of Architecture — 0.8 miles
The Standard at Los Angeles is close to many of USC’s most recognizable destinations. Nearby spots within roughly 0.5 miles include the LA Memorial Coliseum, BMO Stadium, USC Rose Garden, California Science Center, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and the California African American Museum.
Residents at The Standard at Los Angeles are close to a mix of quick dining options and everyday shopping destinations. Nearby spots include:
- Chick-fil-A — 0.2 miles away
- Subway — 0.2 miles away
- Cold Stone Creamery — 0.3 miles away
- CVS — 0.7 miles away
- Target — 1 mile away
2. Floor Plans, Features & Furnishings
These student apartments near USC offer studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, and five-bedroom apartments that suit a wide range of living preferences and lifestyles, whether residents prefer to live alone or with roommates.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles offers private bedroom and bathroom options in select layouts. The community also offers double-occupancy units for residents who prefer a shared-bedroom setup.
Yes. Apartments at The Standard at Los Angeles are fully furnished to make move-in simpler for students coming from out of town while preparing for a new school year. Furniture includes the following:
Common area
- 55″ OLED smart TV
- Coffee table
- Entertainment table
- Sofa and chair
- Side table
Bedroom
- Full-sized bed in single- and double-occupancy units
- Memory foam mattress
- Desk with chair
- Dresser
- Nightstand
These Los Angeles, CA, apartments include high-speed internet, open-concept layouts, smart TVs in the living room, and air-conditioned units. The community also offers LVP flooring throughout and select apartments include balconies, campus views, and premium interior options.
Kitchens include quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and soft-close, dark-wood cabinets. The stainless-steel appliance package includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, and microwave.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles offers select apartments with balconies, views of campus, and premium unit upgrades. These upgraded features vary by layout and location within the building, so some residents may have access to outdoor space, better sightlines, or a more upgraded interior than others. Reach out to our leasing office for more information.
Yes. Apartments at The Standard at Los Angeles include an in-unit washer and dryer, so residents can do laundry in their own apartment instead of using a shared laundry room.
3. Amenities
The Standard at Los Angeles includes a broad mix of amenities for studying, working out, relaxing, and spending time with friends. Residents have access to a rooftop resort-style pool with a sun shelf, a rooftop clubroom, a fitness center, an academic lounge, private study rooms, five courtyards, outdoor grilling areas, and a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles includes an academic lounge, study lounges throughout the community, and private study rooms. Residents also have access to a study and library garden, which add more places to work or read outside the apartment.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles has a fitness center with equipment and training features that support a variety of workout routines. Fitness amenities include a TRX training system, an ISAwall Hub training system, a battle rope station, and plyoboxes.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles includes a rooftop resort-style pool with a sun shelf. This gives residents an outdoor space to relax, cool off, or spend time with friends close to home.
Outdoor amenities at these Southern California apartments include five courtyards, a gaming lawn with table tennis and cornhole, multiple fire pit areas, multiple grilling areas, a serenity garden, a study garden, a library garden, a dog court, a pet wash, a dining court, and a public plaza. These spaces give residents room to study, socialize, and spend time outside without leaving the community.
Yes. Residents have access to a rooftop clubroom, pool tables, a game lounge, an internet café, a motion sports simulator, and a media wall. The community also hosts monthly resident events, which adds another layer of shared social space beyond the apartments themselves.
4. Parking & Transportation
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles includes a gated parking garage for residents. This gives residents an on-site parking option close to the building rather than relying only on street parking. Contact the leasing office for more information about availability and pricing.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles includes an exclusive shuttle service for residents, giving them another transportation option for getting around the USC area. For the most current information about shuttle hours, stop locations, and route details, contact the leasing office.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles includes bike storage. This gives residents a dedicated on-site place to keep a bike for trips to campus and around the neighborhood.
Yes. The community is near several USC-area transit connections, including bus routes that run along Figueroa Street, Jefferson Boulevard, and Vermont Avenue. This gives residents additional options for getting around the area without having to rely exclusively on a car.
5. Convenience & Resident Services
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles has on-site management and maintenance teams, which gives residents direct access to support within the community. Whether the question is about day-to-day operations or a service needed inside the apartment, having on-site teams makes it easier to get help without going off-site.
Maintenance requests can be submitted through the online resident portal. This gives residents a simple way to report issues, request service, and keep track of maintenance needs during their lease term.
The Standard at Los Angeles uses Luxer One parcel management for package delivery and pickup. This gives residents a dedicated package system within the community and adds convenience for online orders, everyday deliveries, and move-in season shipments.
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles offers roommate matching for residents who want shared housing but are not moving in with a full roommate group. This can be a helpful option for students who want a roommate setup without having to coordinate occupancy of the full apartment on their own.
Residents can contact The Standard at Los Angeles’s USC off-campus housing community by phone, text, or through the leasing office during regular office hours.
The Standard at Los Angeles stays in communication with residents through the You Speak, We Listen™ program. This gives residents a clear channel for sharing feedback, asking questions, and raising concerns with the on-site team throughout the year.
6. Pet Policies
Yes. The Standard at Los Angeles is a pet-friendly community. Residents may have up to two animals per apartment, and the community also includes pet-friendly features like a dog court and pet wash. This gives residents space to care for their pets without needing to leave the property for every part of their routine.
A maximum of two animals is permitted per apartment.
Yes. The community has breed restrictions as part of its pet policy. Aggressive breeds are not permitted, including but not limited to Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and any mix of these breeds. These guidelines are part of the community’s pet policy and help support a comfortable living environment for residents, guests, and approved pets throughout the property.
The Standard at Los Angeles charges a one-time fee of $300 and $35 in monthly pet fees.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted. This includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish, and insects.
All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in. As part of the approval process, applicants must complete a pet profile through PetScreening. This allows the leasing team to review the animal’s information before move-in and helps make sure all pets in the community are properly documented and approved in advance.
7. General Leasing Information
Prospective residents can apply online through our online applicant portal. Residents can also contact the leasing office by phone or text for help with the application process or with questions about current availability.
An individual lease means each resident signs a separate housing contract for their own bed space or bedroom rather than sharing one lease for the entire apartment. In a shared layout, each resident is responsible for their own monthly installment and lease obligations.
Monthly installments are paid through the online resident portal. This gives residents a convenient way to make payments electronically and keep up with their account throughout the leasing term.
Monthly installments cover access to your USC off-campus apartment and the community amenities available to residents, including shared spaces and shuttle service. For details about any additional charges, optional fees, or one-time costs, contact the leasing office.