
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $1,600 (30 Rentals)


5447 Norwalk Blvd.

Bright Manor

7052 Friends Avenue

6335 Comstock Ave

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7321 Milton Ave, Unit D, Unit D

Mar Vista
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6324 Greenleaf Ave

6013 Milton Ave

10736-10742 Shire Pl

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5837 Pickering Ave
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7642 Comstock Ave

Royal Village

Spanish Gate

Broadway Cottages

7622 Pickering Ave

7638 Milton Ave

13704 Franklin St
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6535 Pickering Ave

6553 Newlin Ave

11811 Beverly

Green Oaks Apartments, LLC.

6031 Greenleaf Ave

Stonehill Apartment Complex

Bright & Wardman Apartments
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New Orleans
Downtown Whittier, Whittier, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Whittier?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Whittier Studio Apartments | $1,622 | $1,450 | $1,695 |
Downtown Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $1,600 | $4,402 |
| Downtown Whittier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $2,195 | $6,023 |
| Downtown Whittier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,910 | $2,850 | $8,562 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Whittier, Whittier, CA
Ranked #3
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Whittier, Whittier, CA
Longfellow Elementary
Walter F. Dexter Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Whittier Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Whittier?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Whittier is under $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Whittier?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Whittier is 5447 Norwalk Blvd. which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Whittier costs $3,994.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Whittier?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Downtown Whittier that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Whittier?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Whittier have an average cost of $897 which is $3,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Whittier.
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