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8153 San Juan Ave, Unit A

928 Lilac Ln

6811 Chanslor Ave

11914 Downey Ave

9601 Alexander Ave

4734 E 57th St, Unit C
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Bell Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,527 | $2,050 | $3,200 |
| Bell Gardens 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,567 | $2,600 | $6,500 |
| Bell Gardens 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,200 | $3,500 | $4,700 |
| Bell Gardens 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,425 | $4,350 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Bell Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bell Gardens, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Gate Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,545. The Island Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bell Gardens apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Gate Apartments | Model 0 | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Island Apartments | Studio (small) | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Del Rio | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Seville Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 9301 Atlantic Ave | 1bed-1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bell Gardens, CA
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bell Gardens area is the $2.41 price per square foot Augusta Model at Florentine Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Bell Gardens apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Florence Villas starting at $2,495 with a $2.43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florentine Apartments | Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| Florence Villas | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Downey Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 1486 | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Downey | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Alethea Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Telegraph Place Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Rosemead Place | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
| 1020 Carob | 1bd1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Village Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Bell Gardens?
There are currently 1332 Apartments for Rent in Bell Gardens, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,545 to $3,799. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bell Gardens ranging from $1,200 to $6,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bell Gardens?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bell Gardens ranges from $1,200 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,816.
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