Bell Gardens is a compact, densely populated city of about 39,000 in Southeast LA, one of the most renter-heavy cities in the county (roughly three-quarters of residents rent, per homes.com). Modest postwar bungalows, duplexes, and garden apartments line its grid; the landmark Bicycle Hotel & Casino on Eastern Avenue is a major employer and regional draw. Housing is among the most affordable in the LA basin, attracting first-time buyers and multigenerational households.
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Home prices in Bell Gardens
The median listing price in Bell Gardens is $559,500.
Top places in Bell Gardens
The Bicycle Hotel & Casino — landmark card club, hotel, and dining on Eastern Avenue.
John Anson Ford Park — the city's flagship regional park with sports facilities.
Bell Gardens Veterans Park — memorial park with sports fields.
Julia Russ Asmus Park — neighborhood park with grills and playground.
Bell Gardens Public Library (LA County) — community library.
Gage Avenue and Eastern Avenue corridors — local shopping and dining.
Rio Hondo bike path access — cycling and walking trail along the river.
Bell Gardens City Hall and civic center plaza.
Commuting from Bell Gardens
I-710 runs just east; approximate drive to downtown LA is ~20–30 minutes (about 11 miles), longer at peak.
No Metro rail in the city; Metro buses and the nearby Commerce Metrolink station (~2 miles) connect toward downtown in roughly 35–50 minutes (approximate).
All times approximate.
Schools in Bell Gardens
Public schools: Montebello Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bell Gardens FAQs
What is the housing market like in Bell Gardens, CA? The median listing price in Bell Gardens is $559,500. Median list price · Homes.com · 2026-09-24
How is the commute from Bell Gardens, CA? I-710 runs just east; approximate drive to downtown LA is ~20–30 minutes (about 11 miles), longer at peak.
Which school district serves Bell Gardens, CA? Bell Gardens is served by Montebello Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
