Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (53 Rentals)

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$1,700

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5462 Cadbury Rd

WhittierCA90601
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6309 Gregory Ave, Unit A
$1,900
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6309 Gregory Ave, Unit A

6309 Gregory AveWhittier, CA 90601
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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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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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7622 Pickering Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7622 Pickering Ave

7622 Pickering 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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Broadway Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Cottages

11613-11619 BroadwayWhittier, CA 90601
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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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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 Beverly
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11811 Beverly

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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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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New Orleans
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Orleans

7017 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7346 Bright Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7346 Bright Ave

7346 Bright AveWhittier, CA 90602
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The Milton
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Milton

6246 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 5447 Norwalk Blvd. priced from $1,795. Bright Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Whittier apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5447 Norwalk Blvd.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
11811 Beverly1bd1ba-709sqft1BR,1BA$1,850
6335 Comstock AvePlan A 1BD1BR,1BA$1,995
7052 Friends AvenueTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$2,295
Townhouse ApartmentsCozy 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,325
Milton Terrace Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$2,495
6257 Friends Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Whittier, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Whittier area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Milton Terrace Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown Whittier apartment is the Two Bedroom + One Bath Model at 7052 Friends Avenue starting at $2,295 with a $2.33 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.
Milton Terrace Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.50
7052 Friends AvenueTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
6319 Milton Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.84
Townhouse ApartmentsCozy 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.45
6257 Friends Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
11811 Beverly1bd1ba-709sqft1BR,1BA$2.61
6335 Comstock AvePlan A 1BD1BR,1BA$2.85
6309 Gregory Ave, Unit A6309 Gregory Ave1BR,1BA$2.71
12224 Beverly Blvd, Unit One Bedroom ADU12224 Beverly BlvdStudio ,1BA$3.33
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15

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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 5447 Norwalk Blvd. which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Whittier costs $4,140.

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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