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Lincoln Heights, CA Area Guide

Artsy vibes and urban charm outside of Downtown LA

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This artsy urban area is situated just outside of Downtown Los Angeles, nestled along the Los Angeles River. With easy access to major interstates like I-5, you can travel to nearby areas in a flash. Just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown, Los Angeles State Historic Park, and Dodger Stadium, there are endless entertainment options in and around Lincoln Heights, California.

This city prides itself on its artsy vibe and strong sense of community. A major twice-a-year weekend event, Brewery Art Walk, is hosted at the world’s largest art complex. The work of local LA artists brings in people from all over and is a staple to the Lincoln Heights community. North Broadway houses many of the city’s best local restaurants and small businesses, many family-owned. Off Lamar Street near the river, be sure to take a tour, sign up for a tasting, or grab some classy cuisine at San Antonio Winery, established in this city for over a century!

Are you a lover of outdoor adventure? A portion of Ernest E. Debs Regional Park resides in the north end of town with sprawling natural areas, barbeque and picnic sites, and miles of hiking trails. Don’t forget about the quaint Lincoln Park, complete with athletic fields, a playground, and open green space! Though rent tends to run high because of its proximity to Downtown LA, apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes are affordable in comparison to nearby cities and neighborhoods.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lincoln Heights, CA is $1,807 for a studio, $1,925 for one bedroom, $2,711 for two bedrooms, and $3,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincoln Heights has decreased by -13.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,925/month
560 Sq Ft
House
$3,863/month
972 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,881/month
823 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,777/month
1,850 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Audubon Center at Debs Park
  • Elyria Canyon Park
  • Elysian Park
  • Chavez Ravine Arboretum
  • Marsh Park

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

Top Apartments in Lincoln Heights

Houses for Rent in Lincoln Heights

Living in Lincoln Heights

Cost

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Lincoln Heights offers a variety of homes that truly capture the essence of LA living. For those considering a one-bedroom apartment, expect to pay around $2,498 per month. Alternatively, if a house better suits your style, the average house for rent costs around $3,500 per month. For those with dreams of homeownership, the average house price typically hovers around $660,000.

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.