Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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6324 Greenleaf Ave
Studio 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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7642 Comstock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7642 Comstock Ave

7642 Comstock 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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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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Broadway Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Cottages

11613-11619 BroadwayWhittier, CA 90601
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13704 Franklin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

13704 Franklin St

13704 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602

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7638 Milton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7638 Milton Ave

7638 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta Court ApartmentsUpstairs UnitStudio,1BA$1,625
7052 Friends AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
5447 Norwalk Blvd1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
6335 Comstock AvePlan A 1BD1BR,1BA$1,895
Green Oaks Apartments, LLC.One Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Terrace Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Townhouse ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.47
6335 Comstock AvePlan C 1BD+Den1BR,1BA$3.06
Altura at the GrovesA1A1BR,1BA$4.09
7052 Friends AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$2.65
Green Oaks Apartments, LLC.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
Alta Court ApartmentsDownstairs UnitStudio ,1BA$3.25
7223 Washington Ave, Unit D7223 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$3.67

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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 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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