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Arleta
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Rent in Arleta
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Arleta is a San Fernando Valley neighborhood with a strong Latino community and a significant immigrant population. It is a car-dependent area with limited public transit, wide-open streetscapes, and a working-class character.
The neighborhood ranks near the bottom for walkability (98th of 114 LA neighborhoods) and dead last for transit access (113th of 114). You will need a car to get around. Air quality is moderate for California standards, and traffic exposure sits above the LA average, though not at the worst levels.
Living here
Day-to-day life in Arleta centers on car trips. Within a short walk, you will find about one restaurant and one grocery store on average, along with a park like Branford Park. Errands often require a drive. The neighborhood has very limited tree cover (about 2 percent), so summers are hot and streets feel exposed. Public transit is nearly nonexistent here, so owning a car is not optional.
Rents are moderate. New leases run about $2,448 per month, which ranks 87th of 114 neighborhoods (slightly above the LA median). Studio apartments average around $1,583, two-bedroom units about $1,762, and three-bedroom units about $2,650 per month.
Who it's for
Arleta works best for renters with reliable car access who prioritize affordability and space over walkability and transit convenience. It suits families and households needing larger apartments at moderate cost, particularly those with strong ties to the San Fernando Valley or the broader immigrant and Latino community networks centered here.
Environment & livability
Air quality: moderate diesel PM exposure for California.
Above the state median, linked to mild long-term respiratory risk in some studies. Worth considering for sensitive households.
Traffic exposure: above-average traffic corridor exposure.
Higher traffic proximity correlates with elevated noise, diesel emissions, and reduced pedestrian comfort on nearby streets.
Tree cover: very limited tree cover, predominantly concrete.
Low canopy areas tend to run hotter and feel more exposed. Research links tree cover to lower ambient temperatures and improved pedestrian comfort.
Walkability: walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
A mixed walkability area. Good for quick trips on foot, but some destinations will require driving or transit.
Transit: minimal transit access, car strongly recommended.
Very infrequent or no meaningful transit nearby. Car dependency is high in this area.
Environmental data from CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the EPA Smart Location Database. Informational only, not professional advice for a housing decision.
Who lives in Arleta
Population
21,262
Renters
20%
of households rent
Median age
36
Median income
$97k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Arleta
4 public schools sit inside this area · 4 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachy Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 34% | 31% |
| Canterbury Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 46% | 46% |
| Vena Avenue Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 59% | 55% |
| Arleta High High School | 9-12 | 37% | 10% |
Source: California Dept. of Education (directory) and CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2025. We publish these figures as the state reports them and show the same table for every neighborhood. Saktoo does not rate schools, and school data is never part of a neighborhood match score. Attendance boundaries change — confirm the assigned school with the district before relying on it.
Around Arleta
El Super
Ay Papa Que Rico · Burger King · Domino's · Little Caesars
Branford Park
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What the census says about Arleta
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Arleta; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 33 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 83%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1961
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 21%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 2%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 93%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 85%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 3 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 3,236
- total housing units
Averaged across 8 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Arleta in the regional index
How Arleta places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- The areas with no affordable escape from pollution
Ranks #33 of 262 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Where home prices go furthest
Ranks #77 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car in Arleta?+
Yes. Arleta has almost no public transit (ranks 113th of 114 LA neighborhoods) and poor walkability. You will need a car for almost all errands and trips.
What is the rent like?+
New leases average about $2,448 per month, near the LA median. Studios run around $1,583, two-bedrooms around $1,762, and three-bedrooms around $2,650.
What amenities are nearby?+
Within a short walk, you will find roughly one restaurant, one grocery store (like El Super), and one park (like Branford Park) per neighborhood block. Amenities are sparse compared to more walkable LA areas.
How is the air and traffic?+
Air quality is moderate for California (49th of 114 neighborhoods). Traffic exposure is above average for LA (53rd of 114), meaning you will encounter heavier congestion than some areas, though not the worst in the city.
Is Arleta walkable?+
Arleta ranks #254 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in Arleta?+
A new lease in Arleta typically asks around $2,448 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $2,456 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number.
How is the air quality in Arleta?+
Arleta has moderate diesel PM exposure for California, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 53 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Arleta?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Arleta are West Santa Ana, West Puente Valley, Sepulveda Basin and North Orange.