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Arlington Heights
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Rent in Arlington Heights
Why two numbers? Long-term tenants (often in rent-stabilized units) pay less than today's asking prices. Budget from the asking rent, not the resident median.
Rent control: City of Los Angeleshas a Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Most buildings first occupied before October 1978 limit annual increases for sitting tenants; newer buildings at least 15 years old fall under California's statewide cap (AB 1482). Check a specific address with the LA Housing Department's ZIMAS tool before signing.
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Arlington Heights is a centrally located neighborhood in Los Angeles with a solid walkability score and straightforward urban character. It sits in Central LA, offering access to neighborhood shops and restaurants without the frills of trendier areas.
The neighborhood ranks 59th out of 114 LA neighborhoods for walkability, making it possible to handle some errands on foot, though you will still need a car for many trips. It sits near the Wilshire / Western Station on the Metro D Line, about 1.1 km away, which provides a transit option but is not close enough to be convenient for daily commuting.
Living here
Day-to-day life in Arlington Heights revolves around local spots and car-dependent errands. You will find a handful of restaurants and coffee shops within a short walk, including places like Pasta Sisters and The History Coffee, plus parks including Gramercy Park and Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens. Grocery shopping and other routine tasks usually require a car, as the neighborhood has limited concentrated retail.
The area sits in a high-traffic corridor with significant air quality challenges. It ranks 88th out of 114 for traffic exposure and 93rd for air quality, meaning you will notice congestion and diesel particulate matter is above typical for LA. Tree cover is sparse at 3.5 percent, so the streets feel predominantly concrete. These are real tradeoffs to weigh if you are sensitive to air quality or looking for a green, quiet environment.
Who it's for
Arlington Heights works best for renters who are comfortable with an urban, car-dependent lifestyle and are less concerned about air quality or tree cover. It suits people prioritizing central location and low rent over walkability or environmental amenities. If you work nearby or are willing to drive regularly, and you want to avoid the premium prices of more established neighborhoods, this area offers decent value.
Environment & livability
Air quality: high diesel PM exposure, top quartile in California.
Linked to elevated respiratory and cardiovascular risk in long-term residents. See the air quality flag for more detail.
Traffic exposure: high traffic corridor exposure.
This area is near major traffic corridors, linked to higher noise levels, diesel PM, and reduced street-level comfort.
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.
Metro rail
No stations inside Arlington Heights, but these are close to its edge.
Who lives in Arlington Heights
Population
18,865
Renters
81%
of households rent
Median age
38
Median income
$52k
per household
Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Schools in Arlington Heights
8 public schools sit inside this area · 6 with published results. Figures are the share of students who met or exceeded state standards.
| School | Grades | English | Math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Elementary Elementary | K-5 | 27% | 23% |
| Carson-Gore Academy of Environmental Studies Elementary | K-5 | 36% | 32% |
| City Language Immersion CharterCharter Elementary | K-5 | 38% | 20% |
| Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary Elementary | K-4 | 48% | 48% |
| Crown Preparatory AcademyCharter Intermediate/Middle/Junior High | 5-8 | 45% | 19% |
| Pio Pico Middle Intermediate/Middle/Junior High | 6-8 | 39% | 20% |
| Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Preparatory and Transition Center High School | 11-12 | — | — |
| Los Angeles Technology Center Adult | No Data | — | — |
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 Arlington Heights
Jay's Market
The History Coffee
Domino's · El Hermano Centroamericano · La cevicheria · Pasta Sisters
Benny H. Potter West Adams Avenues Memorial Park · Gramercy Park · Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens
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What the census says about Arlington Heights
Facts about the neighborhood from the American Community Survey. These describe Arlington Heights; none of them feed the scores above.
- Typical commute
- 37 min
- one way, residents who work
- Settled households
- 76%
- moved in before 2018
- Housing built
- ~1942
- average year of construction
- Above 1 per room
- 12%
- a measure of housing pressure
- Vacant units
- 9%
- of all housing units
- Broadband
- 90%
- of households subscribe
- Detached houses
- 21%
- the rest are attached or apartments
- Typical size
- 2 bed
- median across all homes here
- Homes here
- 1,610
- total housing units
Averaged across 3 areas of about a kilometre each. ACS 5-year estimates.
Arlington Heights in the regional index
How Arlington Heights places when every neighborhood in LA and Orange County is scored the same way.
- The areas with no affordable escape from pollution
Ranks #3 of 262 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Cheap rent without needing a car
Ranks #24 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
- Where rent goes furthest
Ranks #29 of 263 neighborhoods on this weighting.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Arlington Heights?+
New leases average about $2,672 per month as of May 2026, flat year-over-year. That is slightly above the LA median of $1,944. One-bedroom units run around $1,418 and two-bedroom units around $1,731 based on what current residents pay.
Do I need a car here?+
Yes. While the neighborhood is walkable for some errands, you will need a car for most trips. The nearest Metro station (Wilshire / Western on the D Line) is 1.1 km away, which is not convenient for daily commuting. Public transit ranks 90th out of 114 LA neighborhoods.
What is the air quality like?+
Air quality is a significant concern. Arlington Heights ranks 93rd out of 114 neighborhoods for air quality and sits in a high-traffic corridor with above-average diesel PM exposure. If you are sensitive to air pollution or spend a lot of time outdoors, this may not be the best fit.
Are there parks and green space?+
The neighborhood has a few parks within a short walk, including Gramercy Park and Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens. However, tree cover is very limited at 3.5 percent, so streets are predominantly concrete and can feel sparse.
Is Arlington Heights walkable?+
Arlington Heights ranks #103 of 346 LA neighborhoods for walkability. In practice, walkable for some errands, car useful for others.
What is the average rent in Arlington Heights?+
A new lease in Arlington Heights typically asks around $2,672 per month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all unit sizes blended). Current residents pay a median of about $1,639 (Census ACS), which includes long-term and rent-stabilized tenants, so expect asking prices closer to the first number.
Does Arlington Heights have Metro rail access?+
Not within the neighborhood itself, but Wilshire / Western (Metro D Line) is about 1.1 km from the Arlington Heights boundary.
How is the air quality in Arlington Heights?+
Arlington Heights has high diesel PM exposure, top quartile in California, based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 diesel particulate data (percentile 78 of 100, lower is cleaner).
Which LA neighborhoods are similar to Arlington Heights?+
Based on walkability, rent levels, amenities, and environment, the most similar neighborhoods to Arlington Heights are Maywood, Vermont Knolls, Florence and Bell Gardens.