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Rental Market Trends in Bell, CA

What is the average rent in Bell, CA?

$1,286/month

Average Rent

299 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Bell, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Bell, CA is $1,286 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Bell more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Bell average $1,277 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Bell average $1,286 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Bell average $1,782 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Bell average $1,938 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,277/month
273 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,286/month
299 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,782/month
589 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,938/month
830 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bell, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Bell, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bell, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bell, CA?

Because the average rent in Bell is $1,286, you’ll want to make about $4,286 per month or $51,432 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

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5017 Clara St

5017 Clara St

5017 Clara St,
Cudahy, CA 90201

$2,795

2 Beds

Newton Apartments

Newton Apartments

4300 Walnut St,
Bell, CA 90201

$1,895

1 Bed

4704 Florence Avenue

4704 Florence Avenue

4704 Florence Ave,
Bell, CA 90201

$3,500

4 Beds

Alethea Apartments

Alethea Apartments

6924 Wilcox Ave,
Bell, CA 90201

$1,699 - $1,999

1-2 Beds

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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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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