716 Houses For Rent in Lincoln Heights, CA

Find Your Next House for Rent in Lincoln Heights, CA

Lincoln Heights is Los Angeles's oldest neighborhood, right outside of Downtown. It's situated near Monterey Park and Alhambra. Homes for rent in Lincoln Heights are surrounded by plenty of big-city action, but nearby schools, an active community council and plentiful local businesses make it a suitable place to settle down.

Historical Facts About Los Angeles

• Chumash, Tataviam (later Fernandeno) and Tongva Indians used to live in the Los Angeles basin.
• In 1781, a group of 11 Mexican families settled in the area by the river. Felipe de Neve, the governor of Spanish California, named the settlement El Pueblo Sobre el Rio de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles del Río de Porciúncula. Needless to say, the name was shortened soon after.
• Gold was discovered in 1842 at Placerita Canyon, near Mission San Fernando, which accounted for LA's first population boom.

Helpful Resources for New Renter

• Check out the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council's website for more information about the community. The site allows residents to get involved in local politics, keep up to date on area happenings and meet some of their neighbors. It also details information about the council's meetings and other upcoming events that renters may be interested in.
• Los Angeles's official website is a great way to gain insight into the surrounding communities. It has links about the city's government, an online directory, online services, city highlights, event calendars, neighborhood resources and more. Renters can find all kinds of amenities and services there that will make life in Lincoln Heights a breeze.
• The Los Angeles Times is the local news source that allows renters to stay current on everything that's going on locally, nationally and internationally. It has all of the stories and resources that residents expect of a local paper, and it can be purchased in hard copy or explored online.