Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Whittier?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Whittier Studio Apartments | $1,637 | $1,625 | $1,650 |
Downtown Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $1,650 | $4,067 |
Downtown Whittier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,212 | $2,195 | $4,654 |
Downtown Whittier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,673 | $2,950 | $4,350 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Whittier Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Whittier area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta Court Apartments priced from $1,625. 7052 Friends Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Whittier apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alta Court Apartments | Upstairs Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
5447 Norwalk Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
6335 Comstock Ave | Plan A 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Green Oaks Apartments, LLC. | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Whittier, CA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Whittier area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Magnolia Terrace Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Downtown Whittier apartment is the Townhouse Model at Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Whittier apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Magnolia Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Townhouse Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
6335 Comstock Ave | Plan C 1BD+Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Altura at the Groves | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Green Oaks Apartments, LLC. | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Alta Court Apartments | Downstairs Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
7223 Washington Ave, Unit D | 7223 Washington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Whittier Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Whittier?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Whittier is 7052 Friends Avenue which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Downtown Whittier costs $3,702.
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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Whittier that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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