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Average Rent in Bellflower, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Bellflower, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,277/mo
Lowest Available
$1,960/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Bellflower, CA
12 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in Bellflower, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $54/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Cerritos | Unit 5 | $3,040 | $2,920 | $120 |
| Avalon Cerritos | Unit 6 | $3,240 | $3,120 | $120 |
| eaves Cerritos | Unit 3 | $2,260 | $2,170 | $90 |
| eaves Cerritos | Unit 7 | $2,300 | $2,225 | $75 |
| eaves Cerritos | Unit 11 | $2,380 | $2,315 | $65 |
| eaves Cerritos | Unit 5 | $2,245 | $2,215 | $30 |
| eaves Cerritos | Unit 6 | $2,250 | $2,220 | $30 |
| eaves Cerritos | Unit 9 | $2,305 | $2,275 | $30 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Bellflower, CA
Compare average rent across Bellflower, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos 90703 | $3,350 | ▼ $72 | $2,830 | 1 | 3 |
| Lakewood 90715 | $2,692 | ▲ $55 | $2,492 | 1 | 7 |
| Artesia 90701 | $2,303 | ▼ $28 | $2,110 | 1 | 12 |
| North Long Beach | $1,960 | ▼ $57 | $1,960 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bellflower, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Bellflower, CA is $2,277 per month across 3 apartment communities and 15 available units.
The most affordable option is Westland @ Artesia starting at $1,960/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,277/mo.
Prices range from $1,960 to $2,970 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bellflower, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bellflower, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westland @ Artesia | $1,960/mo | $1,960/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| eaves Cerritos | $2,110/mo | $2,221/mo | 11 | 4.4 |
| Avalon Cerritos | $2,830/mo | $2,900/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Bellflower, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,277/mo.
Comfortable income
$109,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,960/mo), you need to earn at least $78,000/year.
Median household income in Bellflower, CA is $77,602 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bellflower, CA
Overall prices in Bellflower, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bellflower, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,277 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,621/mo |
Population
77,396
Median household income
$77,602
Census median rent
$1,771/mo
Census rent burden
34.3%
Median age
35.9
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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