Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Bell Gardens, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Bell Gardens

$1,995/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bell Gardens is $1,995 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$2.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bell Gardens

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bell Gardens rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bell Gardens, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bell Gardens, CA

Average rent prices in Bell Gardens have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bell Gardens, CA

Rent prices in Bell Gardens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bell Gardens is $1,912, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Bell Gardens run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,875

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,400

5%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,250

13%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,700

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bell Gardens, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bell Gardens, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bell Gardens and Artesia by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bell Gardens

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bell Gardens, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Artesia, CA.

Discover rentals in Bell Gardens, CA

Cowan 6309-11 Eastern - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Cowan 6309-11 Eastern

6309 Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

Marlow 6930 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Marlow 6930

6930 Marlow Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5505 Loveland St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bell Gardens

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

Condo for rent

Available May 14

7947 Garfield Ave #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bell Gardens

Condominium - Bell Gardens, CA

7947 Garfield Ave #F, Bell Gardens, CA 90201

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,350

$3,100

Price drop

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bell Gardens, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bell Gardens rental market.

How much is rent in Bell Gardens?

The average rent in Bell Gardens is $1,995 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bell Gardens?

Average rent prices in Bell Gardens have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Bell Gardens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bell Gardens is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bell Gardens?

To comfortably afford rent in Bell Gardens, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bell Gardens?

Bell Gardens, California offers a median rent of around $2,270 for renters seeking affordable options. The city maintains consistent availability with an average of 19 listings per month, providing steady rental opportunities for budget-minded residents.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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