
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA (451 Rentals)


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Los Arcos Apartments

6230 Milton Ave, Unit A

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13239 Imperial Hwy.

6230 Milton Ave

13857 Leffingwell Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whittier?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Whittier Studio Apartments | $1,834 | $1,590 | $2,400 |
Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,378 | $1,575 | $4,500 |
Whittier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $1,850 | $4,654 |
Whittier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $2,800 | $4,350 |
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Largest Available Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Whittier, CA is found at Malibu Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood and is 875 square feet priced from $2,120. Valentia by Windsor has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 843 square feet and currently listed start at $2,760. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Whittier:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Malibu Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 875 Sq Ft | $2,120 |
Valentia by Windsor | A5 | 843 Sq Ft | $2,760 |
Miro | A2.1 | 767 Sq Ft | $2,802 |
The Springs | Plan A | 765 Sq Ft | $2,025 |
6335 Comstock Ave | Plan C 1BD+Den | 750 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
Altura at the Groves | A1A | 734 Sq Ft | $2,989 |
Hillsborough Park | Augusta | 731 Sq Ft | $2,509 |
Crestwood Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 725 Sq Ft | $2,035 |
Villa Los Pinos | One Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,880 |
Cheapest Available Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Whittier, CA is the A1 Floor Plan Model starting from $1,792 at California Villages Pico Rivera in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The second most affordable Whittier 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Tahoe Manor starting at $1,795 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Whittier is currently $2,378. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Whittier:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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California Villages Pico Rivera | A1 Floor Plan | $1,792 |
Tahoe Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,795 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | 1BR 1 BA | $1,825 |
The Mediterranean Apartments | Cyprus - 1 BR, 1 BA UP | $1,875 |
7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | $1,875 |
Villa Los Pinos | One Bedroom | $1,880 |
7901 Duchess Drive - Duchess Terrace | One Bedroom + One Bath | $1,895 |
Parkview Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,895 |
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Whittier Overview
Dear Town, for whom the flowers are born / Stars shine, and happy songbirds sing. How many cities can you think of that were named for, and celebrated by, a famous poet? Whittier boasts colorful historic districts, along with rolling hills and canyons. All this, and only a dozen or so miles away from Los Angeles and coastal beaches!
Why live in Whittier, CA?
Named after poet John Greenleaf Whittier, the city is home to the famed Whittier College. As an official Gateway City, Whittier is convenient to the entertainment and employment mecca that is Los Angeles. At the same time, choosing Whittier apartment life means that you're surrounded by historical areas, beaches, and places to hike and bike. It's large enough to host world-class shopping and dining, as well as several arts, food and entertainment festivals throughout the year. Yet Whittier is small enough to shut out the headaches that major population centers bring.
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Getting Around Whittier, CA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Whittier Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Whittier with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Whittier is at California Villages Pico Rivera listed at $1,792.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Whittier Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Whittier is $2,378.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Whittier Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Whittier is a 875 square feet unit starting from $2,120 at Malibu Apartments.
What is the average size for Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Whittier is currently 1,050 sq ft.
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