Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bell, CA from $500 (93 Rentals)

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6417 Gifford Ave

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Fountain Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Apartments

4612 Florence AveBell, CA 90201
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Live Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

4639 Live Oak StBell, CA 90201
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6709 Woodward Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6709 Woodward Ave

6709 Woodward AveBell, CA 90201
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4645-4711 Live Oak St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4645-4711 Live Oak St

4645-4711 Live Oak StBell, CA 90201
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$1,920 - $3,375
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11942-11952 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90242
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2667 E 57th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2667 E 57th St

2667 E 57th StHuntington Park, CA 90255
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3530 E 61st Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3530 E 61st Pl

3530 E 61st PlHuntington Park, CA 90255
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6150 E Olympic Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6150 E Olympic Blvd

6150 E Olympic BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90022
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Fraser Flats
Studio Apartments

Fraser Flats

930-932 Fraser AveLos Angeles, CA 90022
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7029 Stafford Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7029 Stafford Ave

7029 Stafford AveHuntington Park, CA 90255
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6729 Malabar St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6729 Malabar St

6729 Malabar StHuntington Park, CA 90255
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6419 Templeton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6419 Templeton St

6419 Templeton StHuntington Park, CA 90255
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8982 State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8982 State St

8982 State StSouth Gate, CA 90280

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bell, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bell, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bell Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cudahy$3,500$1,5509

Cheapest Available Bell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bell, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+ in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,447. 9301 Atlantic Ave in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,604. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,447
9301 Atlantic Ave1bed-1bath1BR,1BA$1,604
3247-55 Santa Ana St1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1,645
Alethea Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699
7129-7135 Stafford Aveone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
6346-8 Malabar St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bell, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bell area is the $2.19 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 4704 Florence Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Bell apartment is the 2 Bed Model at 5017 Clara St starting at $2,795 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4704 Florence Ave4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2.19
5017 Clara St2 Bed2BR,2.5BA$1.86
Downey Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.43
Alethea Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
2410 1/2 Hope St, Unit 2410.52410 1/2 Hope St1BR,1BA$2.24
Maywood ApartmentTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.57
11502-11506 Adco Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.32
6346-8 Malabar St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54
5645 Fostoria St, Unit Studio Fostoria5645 Fostoria StStudio ,1BA$2.55

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Bell Overview

Offering scenic western views of the Los Angeles River, Bell is a charming slice of California living. Located snugly in LA County with easy access to big city amenities, this locale of 30,000+ is an excellent choice for anyone considering a move to the west coast.

Why live in Bell, CA?

Flush with local public parks and plenty of area schooling options, this LA County city is small on hassle and big on heart. Scenic natural views await, with both the roar of the west coast ocean and the excitement of Hollywood both just a short drive away. Retail shopping and world-class eateries are never far from home, and that oh-so-famous California sun always seems to be shining in this idyllic, charming city.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bell Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bell Apartment is $1,447 at Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bell Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bell is starting from $1,730 at Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments | Affordable Apartments 55+.

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