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Bell Gardens, CA

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A vibrant suburban city on the banks of the LA River

Suburb Commuter Casino Shopping Interstate

The city of Bell Gardens is a large, mostly residential urban community just minutes outside of Los Angeles proper. Ten miles southeast of Downtown Los Angeles with easy access to the 5 and the 710, Bell Gardens puts you well within reach of the entire LA area.

The area is packed with attractions that bring in folks from all around the region, including the Bicycle Hotel and Casino and multiple golf courses in town and close by. Several shopping centers are close at hand, with the Edwards South Gate multiplex movie theater on the south side of town as well. Bell Gardens is also home to the 18th century Gage Mansion, commonly recognized as the oldest house in Los Angeles County.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Bell Gardens, CA is $912 for a studio, $1,073 for one bedroom, $1,346 for two bedrooms, and $2,149 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bell Gardens has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,073/month
413 Sq Ft
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Transportation

73

Very Walkable

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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.

63

Bikeable

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

Schools

Cesar E. Chavez Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

763 Students

5
out of 10

Bell Gardens Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

704 Students

5
out of 10

Garfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

499 Students

3
out of 10

Suva Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

617 Students

2
out of 10

Bell Gardens Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

858 Students

6
out of 10

Suva Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

704 Students

4
out of 10

Bell Gardens High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,217 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Los Angeles International

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