
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Whittier City Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (27 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Whittier City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Whittier City Studio Apartments | $1,809 | $1,590 | $2,400 |
East Whittier City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,575 | $4,500 |
East Whittier City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $2,195 | $4,654 |
East Whittier City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $2,800 | $4,350 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Whittier City Neighborhood of Whittier, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Whittier City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Whittier City area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta Court Apartments priced from $1,625. Villa De Oro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,705. Here are the most affordable East Whittier City 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 |
Villa De Oro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,705 |
Lakeland Apartments | Two Bedroom / One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,763 |
Tahoe Manor | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
8823 Ocean View Ave | B | 1BR,2BA | $1,800 |
The Mediterranean Apartments | Cyprus - 1 BR, 1 BA UP | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Los Olivos Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Whittier City, CA
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Whittier City area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2BR Model at Mulberry Gardens in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value East Whittier City apartment is the 7937 Newlin Ave Model at 7937 Newlin Ave, Unit D starting at $2,800 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Whittier City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mulberry Gardens | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
7937 Newlin Ave, Unit D | 7937 Newlin Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.80 |
The Springs | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Townhouse Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
Lakeland Apartments | Two Bedroom / One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Malibu Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
14029 Dicky St, Unit C | 14029 Dicky St | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
8823 Ocean View Ave | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Whittier Santa Fe Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Whittier City, Whittier, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Whittier City Neighborhood in Whittier, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Whittier City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Whittier City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Whittier City is under $1,890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Whittier City?
The cheapest apartment in East Whittier City is Tahoe Manor which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in East Whittier City costs $3,490.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Whittier City?
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 East Whittier City 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 East Whittier City?
Cheap apartments in East Whittier City have an average cost of $545 which is $2,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Whittier City.
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