Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bell, CA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Fountain Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Apartments

4612 Florence AveBell, CA 90201
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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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6729 Malabar St
Studio Apartments

6729 Malabar St

6729 Malabar StHuntington Park, CA 90255
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6419 Templeton St
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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8905 Tope Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8905 Tope Ave

8905 Tope AveSouth Gate, CA 90280
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5030 Santa Ana
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5030 Santa Ana

5030 Santa AnaCudahy, CA 90201
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River Road
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Road

11833 Old River School RdDowney, CA 90241
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Santa Ana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Apartments

5018 Santa Ana StCudahy, CA 90201
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Bell, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bell, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

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$2,747$832356

Cheapest Available Bell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bell, CA is a Studio unit found at Bella Vista Senior Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,345. 7110-7112 Malabar St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,345
7110-7112 Malabar St1x1Studio,1BA$1,700
1 BED 1 BATH IN LOS ANGELES!!!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
4302 Elizabeth St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,945
Newton Apartments1 BED/ 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bell, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bell area is the $1.50 price per square foot 744 Hendricks Ave Model at 744 Hendricks Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Bell apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 5211 Live Oak St starting at $2,285 with a $2.47 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.
744 Hendricks Ave, Unit #1744 Hendricks Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
5211 Live Oak St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.47
Live Oak2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.41
7110-7112 Malabar St1x1Studio ,1BA$2.27
6906 Marbrisa Ave, Unit C6906 Marbrisa Ave1BR,1BA$2.86
7125 Stafford Ave7125 Stafford Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
4302 Elizabeth St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06
The Cornerstone Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$3.25
1316 Prado St, Unit 1316 Prado1316 Prado St1BR,1BA$3.38
Bella Vista Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.99

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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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Getting Around Bell, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bell is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bell?

The cheapest apartment in Bell is Bella Vista Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Bell costs $2,747.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bell?

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 126 regular apartments in Bell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bell?

Cheap apartments in Bell have an average cost of $740 which is $2,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bell.

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