
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA from $1,490 (101 Rentals)


9920 Mollyknoll Ave

Bright Manor

5447 Norwalk Blvd.

14125 Coteau Dr

Los Arcos Apartments

10838 Newcomb Ave

Villa De Oro Apartments

7860 1/2 Calobar Ave

7052 Friends Avenue
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7321 Milton Ave, Unit D, Unit D

6335 Comstock Ave

Villa Los Pinos

10635 Colima Rd, Unit 00

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16044 Milvern Dr, Unit Casita, Unit Casita

10640 Colima Rd, Unit 00

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Malibu Apartments

Kendallwood Apartments

6324 Greenleaf Ave

6013 Milton Ave

15828 Landmark Dr

Villa Scala

15850 Landmark Dr

10736-10742 Shire Pl

Hali Kalani

Whispering Fountains at Whittier
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5837 Pickering Ave

Whittwood Park Apartments

7315 Norwalk Blvd.

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7642 Comstock Ave

Spanish Gate

Royal Village
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12539 Adler Dr

7638 Milton Ave

Broadway Cottages

7622 Pickering Ave

Flair House

Seville Apartments

13704 Franklin St

8140 Norwalk Blvd

6553 Newlin Ave
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Whittier, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whittier?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Studio Apartments | $1,767 | $1,325 | $2,500 |
| Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,490 | $4,421 |
| Whittier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $2,000 | $5,957 |
| Whittier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,106 | $2,695 | $8,645 |
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Whittier, CAPopulation: 86,064
Ranked #388
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Best Local Schools in Whittier, CA
Ceres Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whittier Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Whittier?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Whittier is at Rivera Gardens listed at $1,775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Whittier Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Whittier Apartment is $1,775 at Rivera Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Whittier Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Whittier is starting from $1,775 at Rivera Gardens.
What is the most affordable Whittier Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Whittier Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivera Gardens and starts from $1,775.
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