Apartments For Rent in Bell Gardens, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Bell Gardens, CA

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What Locals Say about Bell Gardens

Review Highlights

Bell Gardens pulses with community, parks, and easy buses—affordable, central, and low-fuss living! Walkable parks and events, shops nearby, solid buses, close to downtown. Traffic west is brutal; noise, street racing, and late parties; safety and homelessness concerns.
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  • Presleymonet
    "There are plenty of areas to walk your dog in Bell Gardens but don’t expect other owners to pick up after their dogs when they pass by your home. "
  • Anita Ramos
    "I just like where I live. My apartments are clean and quiet the area is clean not too bad. There’s a lot nearby "
  • Jc71389
    "Small town but long standing, well maintained, and has come a long way since living here for 30 years. "
  • Jannellaa
    "Commute going west (west la/ Santa Monica) is terrible in the AM. Coming back to this area around 3-6pm is just as bad if not worse. "
  • Orlando4090
    "loud music everywhere people driving their cars fast burning rubber. parties every weekend very loud."
  • Eduardo H.
    "I've been living here for more than 7 years let me tell you that it's not what it used to be but it's still a nice little neighborhood"
  • Ruth Q.
    "Love this community. Seems like the majority are Latino/a. Very peaceful. Lots of dogs. Everyone seems to mind their own business BUT are willing to help if need be."
  • Lorimpineda
    "as hispanics need to have their kids learned spanish this distrivt is great on having programs that teacher spanishand english"
  • Jasmine C.
    "nothing makes it special. nit safe to go out at night neither during the day sometimes. must keep everything locked at all times. "
  • Miriammmd16
    "The schools here are great! It’s a friendly neighborhood, something to think about when moving here. We have several parks, all the supermarkets, laundromats, a CASINO! I love Bell Gardens"
  • Zoe P.
    "it's good not so much traffic and great city busses. I've lived here most of my life ands its got better than it was years ago."
  • Desiree P.
    "It has it's good and bad. I don't recommend walking to much due to the homeless people in the area can be a bit scary. Bell Gardens definitely ain't like it used to be."
  • Korina R
    "there's alot of drugs in this area I am trying to move somewhere else it's not a good place for teenagers or young adults "
  • Mari R.
    "Other dog owner don’t clean up after their dogs that’s why some dog owners won’t like some parts of this neighborhood "
  • Marcos C.
    "We have park events for children and adults. Recreational parks, sports, skate park. Neighbors recognize you from a block away "
  • Mora P.
    "it's long it takes about two hours to drive from Los Angeles to Ventura to Oxnard . can wait to move out there. "
  • Jonathan I.
    "Parks Host Movie Knights And All Holiday Events. They Have Circuses, Fairs, Music Events. Community Is Very United"
  • Edgar L.
    "Our parks and streetscape... lots of places where to walk and play with their pets and pet stores nearby... "
  • Oscar P.
    "To many lose dogs on the streets and people don’t take care of their own dogs. Most dogs around are aggressive but that’s because most parts of the city are pretty ruff areas."
  • Steffanny
    "my neighbors are great, it's a save place and have a lot of access to public transportation, also I feel I am close to a lot of things like downtown, etc. "
  • Nadiavaldivia31
    "i have lived here for the last 3 years , near parks and 5 mint to shopping centers, i like it here!!"
  • Oscar P.
    "I used to live here I’m just visiting I’m glad I moved out and left the whole state in general. Walking to restaurants I can’t believe people would even say such a thing it’s not safe and there’s really no real restaurants. The streets are pathetically crowded and most people are rude. The city is poor "
  • Jesus R. N.
    "I’ve lived here since I was 4 years old, very nice neighborhood, friendly people all around and nothing bad has ever happened "
  • Trujila76
    "Lived here all my life and the area has changed a lot. New restaurants, some retail stores added. You can walk to them. For most part quiet area "

Average Rent Trends in Bell Gardens, CA

Rent in Bell Gardens, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,395
Jul 2025$2,550
Aug 2025$1,975
Sep 2025$2,550
Oct 2025$2,400
Nov 2025$2,495
Dec 2025$2,200
Jan 2026$2,100
Feb 2026$2,100
Mar 2026$2,500
Apr 2026$2,500
May 2026$2,300
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,900$2,350$3,200$4,000$2,500
Apartments and Condos$1,900$2,995$3,095$4,000$2,995
Houses$2,300$2,350$3,250—$2,525

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Bell Gardens, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Bell Gardens, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Bell Gardens, CA is $2,434 per month. This is about 26% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Bell Gardens, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Bell Gardens, CA is $2,525 per month. This is about 31% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Bell Gardens, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Bell Gardens, CA was lowest in Aug 2025 when it was $1,975 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Bell Gardens, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Bell Gardens, CA was highest in May 2025 when it was $2,550 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Bell Gardens, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bell Gardens, CA is $1,900 per month. That is about $950 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Bell Gardens, CA?
    There are 23 available rental listings in Bell Gardens, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in Bell Gardens, CA?
    Bell Gardens, CA includes zip codes such as: 90201.
  • What are some cities near Bell Gardens, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Cudahy, Bell, Commerce, Downey, Maywood. These cities may have more rental options to explore.