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7301 Florence Ave,
Downey, CA 90240
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Rental Market Trends in Bell Gardens, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Bell Gardens, CA is $1,200/month.
Rent in Bell Gardens is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,200/month
Average Rent
446 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1%
Change / Year
19
Available Apartments
Bell Gardens rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Bell Gardens average $750 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Bell Gardens average $1,200 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Bell Gardens average $1,472 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Bell Gardens average $2,378 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Bell Gardens, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Bell Gardens, CA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
30%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bell Gardens, CA?
Because the average rent in Bell Gardens is $1,200, you’ll want to make about $4,000 per month or $48,000 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.
How does Bell Gardens, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bell Gardens, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Bell Gardens Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Bell
Avg Rent: $1,287/month
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Cudahy
Avg Rent: $1,427/month
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Commerce
Avg Rent: $1,104/month
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Downey
Avg Rent: $1,790/month
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Maywood
Avg Rent: $1,040/month
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South Gate
Avg Rent: $1,658/month
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Huntington Park
Avg Rent: $1,176/month
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Montebello
Avg Rent: $1,779/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Bell Gardens?
The average rent in Bell Gardens is $1,200 per month, which is 27.9% lower than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Bell Gardens?
Rents in Bell Gardens, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $12 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Bell Gardens?
In Bell Gardens, CA, 30% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.