La Puente

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La Puente, CA Area Guide

Relish the perks of suburban living in the San Gabriel Valley

Suburban Historic Welcoming Diverse Family-Friendly Mountain Views

Nestled in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, La Puente is a suburban city just south of West Covina and north of Hacienda Heights. While La Puente is primarily residential, it is also home to a lively commercial corridor on North Hacienda Boulevard filled with a wide variety of restaurants, markets, and shops. Retail opportunities are even more plentiful at the adjacent Puente Hills Mall.

La Puente contains numerous baseball fields and basketball courts in its own city park. Several parks within close proximity to La Puente include the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, and Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park. Getting from La Puente to the many attractions in nearby Downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim is simple with access to the 10 Interstate and 60 Freeway.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in La Puente, CA is $1,429 for a studio, $1,609 for one bedroom, $1,812 for two bedrooms, and $1,926 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Puente has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,609/month
557 Sq Ft
House
$3,026/month
1,442 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Workman Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

347 Students

Edgewood Academy

Public

Grades K-8

478 Students

Sparks Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

361 Students

J. E. Van Wig Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

334 Students

Don Julian Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

544 Students

Edgewood Academy

Public

Grades K-8

478 Students

Sparks Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

600 Students

Don Julian Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

544 Students

Lassalette

Public

Grades K-8

279 Students

Sierra Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

270 Students

Bassett Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

747 Students

La Puente High

Public

Grades 9-12

813 Students

Nogales High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,535 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Galster Wilderness Park Nature Center
  • Schabarum Regional Park
  • Covina Park
  • Whittier Narrows Nature Center
  • Santa Fe Dam Nature Center

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Ontario International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.