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Bell, CA

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One of Los Angeles’ most diverse suburbs offers great eats and prime location

Diverse Shopping Restaurants Outdoors Community Great Location

The tiny city of Bell is nestled beside the Los Angeles River, neighboring Huntington Park. This Los Angeles suburb is filled with Spanish-style homes and palm tree-lined streets. Like many cities in the county, Bell is home to a diverse community which is reflected in the authentic eateries serving everything from cheesy pupusas to fresh sushi to juicy kabobs. While walking around town you’ll find plenty of beautiful parks, charming shops, and local businesses. Bell is also convenient to several commercial hubs including the California Welcome Center Citadel Outlets and the El Paseo South Gate Shopping Center. Along with abundant amenities, Bell houses a close-knit community, hosting special events throughout the year including outdoor concerts and 5K run/walks. Bell also boasts an excellent location. The suburb is only 20 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles and 40 minutes from Hollywood so residents can enjoy the thrills of the City of Angels. Just head east across the river and drive onto I-710, which makes commutes into LA easily accessible.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bell, CA is $1,141 for a studio, $1,241 for one bedroom, $1,586 for two bedrooms, and $1,708 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bell has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,241/month
374 Sq Ft
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Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Nueva Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

674 Students

5
out of 10

Corona Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades 1-5

598 Students

4
out of 10

Woodlawn Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

585 Students

4
out of 10

Martha Escutia Primary Center

Public

Grades K

195 Students

Rating Unavailable

Orchard Academies 2C

Public

Grades 6-8

397 Students

4
out of 10

Orchard Academies 2B

Public

Grades 6-8

353 Students

4
out of 10

Bell Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,351 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
  • Hollenbeck Lake
  • Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
  • Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
  • Pio Pico State Historic Park

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Los Angeles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.