Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (54 Rentals)

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7327 Newlin Ave, Unit L
$1,450
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$1,450
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Studio Apartment Available Jun 15

7327 Newlin Ave, Unit L

7327 Newlin AveWhittier, CA 90602
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property at 6318 Haviland Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6318 Haviland Ave

WhittierCA90601

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6324 Greenleaf Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6324 Greenleaf Ave

6324 Greenleaf AveWhittier, CA 90601
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6013 Milton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6013 Milton Ave

6013 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90601

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5837 Pickering Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5837 Pickering Ave

5837 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90601
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7622 Pickering Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7622 Pickering Ave

7622 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7642 Comstock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7642 Comstock Ave

7642 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Spanish Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Gate

7632 Newlin AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Royal Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Village

7642-7646 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7638 Milton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7638 Milton Ave

7638 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Beverly Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Glen Apartments

12617 Beverly BlvdWhittier, CA 90601
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13704 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13704 Franklin St

13704 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602
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Broadway Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Cottages

11613-11619 BroadwayWhittier, CA 90601
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6535 Pickering Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6535 Pickering Ave

6535 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90601
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6553 Newlin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6553 Newlin Ave

6553 Newlin AveWhittier, CA 90601
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Villa Mar Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Mar Vista

13507 Mar Vista StWhittier, CA 90602
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Comstock Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Comstock Ave

5848 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90601
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11811-11817 Beverly Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11811-11817 Beverly Blvd

11811-11817 Beverly BlvdWhittier, CA 90601
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Milton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Milton Ave

7613 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Comstock Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Comstock Apartments

5837 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90601
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property at 12207 Hadley St

$2,100

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$2,100
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12207 Hadley St

WhittierCA90601
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Mar Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista

13502 Mar Vista StWhittier, CA 90602
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5453 Norwalk Blvd.
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5453 Norwalk Blvd.

5453 Norwalk BlvdWhittier, CA 90601
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6251 Milton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6251 Milton Ave

6251 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90601

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Downtown Whittier, Whittier, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Whittier Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Whittier area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bright Manor priced from $1,825. 6335 Comstock Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Whittier apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
6335 Comstock AvePlan A 1BD1BR,1BA$1,895
7346 Bright Ave2x12BR,1BA$2,295
7052 Friends AvenueTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$2,295
Townhouse ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1BA$2,395
Arbor Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath UP1BR,1BA$2,450
6257 Friends Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,500
Altura at The GrovesA2A1BR,1BA$2,816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Whittier, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Whittier area is the $2.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom + One Bath Model at 7052 Friends Avenue in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Downtown Whittier apartment is the Townhouse Model at Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7052 Friends AvenueTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Townhouse ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.52
6257 Friends Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
Arbor Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath UP1BR,1BA$3.27
6335 Comstock AvePlan C 1BD+Den1BR,1BA$3.06
Altura at The GrovesA1B1BR,1BA$4.12
7346 Bright Ave2x12BR,1BA$3.53
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
6242 Milton Ave, Unit #66242 Milton Ave1BR,1BA$11.83

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Whittier, Whittier, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including Whittier. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Bright Manor which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Downtown Whittier costs $3,575.

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 1 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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