East Los Angeles is an unincorporated area in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The community is bounded by the Boyle Heights neighborhood of the city of Los Angeles to the west, the unincorporated area of City Terrace to the northwest, the city of Monterey Park to the northeast, the city of Montebello to the east, and the city of Commerce to the south. It forms part of the East Los Angeles region. The unincorporated area of East Los Angeles was once known as 'Maravilla' and also 'Belvedere Gardens,' just like Chinatown and parts of Lincoln Heights were once known as 'Sonoratown' because of the Mexican population that inhabited them. As of the 2000 census, this area had a total population of 124,283. East Los Angeles is represented by Gloria Molina in the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. This community receives its police service from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and fire service is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. East Los Angeles apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on East Los Angeles apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.