Avenue 34
131 W Avenue 34,
Los Angeles, CA 90031
$1,998 - $6,185 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Montecito Heights
Los Angeles, CA
Montecito Heights - Los Angeles, CA Area Guide
Exceptional views abound in this hilly LA suburb
Suburban
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Historic
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Affordable
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Situated in northeast Los Angeles, just four miles from downtown, Montecito Heights sits atop a hilly landscape separating LA from the San Gabriel Valley. From the neighborhood’s steep hills, you can catch stunning views of downtown and the San Gabriel Valley in addition to the Arroyo Seco and even the Pacific Ocean (on a clear day).
Montecito Heights is known for its secluded feel despite being minutes away from Downtown LA. Natural beauty and lush parks abound in Montecito Heights. Ernest E. Debs Regional Park is one of the neighborhood’s defining features, touting 300 acres of scenic hiking trails, biking paths, picnic tables, a peaceful pond, and the striking panoramic views the neighborhood is revered for.
Montecito Heights is also home to the Heritage Square Museum, a living history museum that details life in 19th-century Southern California. When you’re done exploring the past, dive in to the present on Montecito Heights’ vibrant stretch of Broadway, where you’ll find diverse eateries, shops, markets, salons, and more. Area attractions like Elysian Park, Dodger Stadium, and LA’s bustling Chinatown are all within minutes of the neighborhood as well. Quick access to the 5, 10, and 110 freeways makes getting around from Montecito Heights a breeze.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Montecito Heights is $2,229 for a studio, $2,038 for one bedroom, $2,607 for two bedrooms, and $2,344 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montecito Heights has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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511 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,229/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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610 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,038/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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705 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,607/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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660 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,344/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Montecito Heights - Los Angeles, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Montecito Heights - Los Angeles, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Montecito Heights - Los Angeles, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Montecito Heights - Los Angeles, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Center at Debs Park
- Elyria Canyon Park
- Elysian Park
- Chavez Ravine Arboretum
- Marsh Park
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.