
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bell Gardens Neighborhood of Bell, CA from $1,200 (111 Rentals)
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6704 Walker Ave

6043-604 QUINN ST

7525 Jaboneria Rd

8325 Eastern

7101 Chanslor Ave

5879 Fostoria St

5530 Gotham St

6727 Perry Rd

5848 Ludell St
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6712-6718 Granger Ave

6633 Darwell Ave

6615 Clara St

5660-5664 1/2 Fostoria St

5527 Gage Ave

6916 Emil Ave

8334-8338 Eastern Ave

6003 Live Oak St

5864 Quinn St

6552-6556 1/2 Jaboneria R
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Gotham Apartments

6814 Jaboneria Rd

8059 S Eastern Ave

5735 Shull St

7311-7315 Jaboneria Rd.

6901 El Selinda Ave

5925 Fostoria St

6637-6643 Ira Ave

6667 Suva St

6155 Gage Ave
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6941 Perry Rd

6367 Gotham St

6129 Gotham St

6832 Colmar Ave

5852-5858 Gage Ave

5538 Gotham St

5960-5964 Ludell St

6811 Colmar Ave

10040 Pomering Rd

5651-5655 Gotham St
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6628 Jaboneria Rd

6226 Specht Ave

5825 Florence Ave

6615-6621 Ajax Ave

5617-5621 1/2 Gotham St.

6013-6023 1/2 Shull St.

6012 Quinn St

6763-6765 Foster Bridge Blvd

5957-6001 Live Oak

6520-6524 Fry St
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Bell Gardens, Bell, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bell Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Bell Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $1,650 | $1,850 |
| Bell Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $2,125 | $2,695 |
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Cheapest Available Bell Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bell Gardens area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 6628-6630 Selfland Ave priced from $1,695. Chanteclair Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Bell Gardens apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6628-6630 Selfland Ave | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Chanteclair Apartments | 1 Bed Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Downey Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bell Gardens, CA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bell Gardens area is the $2.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Downey Pointe Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Bell Gardens apartment is the 1 Bd Model at 6628-6630 Selfland Ave starting at $1,695 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bell Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 6628-6630 Selfland Ave | 1 Bd | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 5721 Loveland St, Unit 5721 | 5721 Loveland St | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
| Chanteclair Apartments | 1 Bed Apt. | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 5723 Loveland St, Unit 5723 | 5723 Loveland St | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
| 6444 Gage Ave, Unit 6444 12 | 6444 Gage Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBell Gardens, Bell, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bell Gardens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bell Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Bell Gardens is 6628-6630 Selfland Ave which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Bell Gardens costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bell Gardens?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Bell Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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