Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Whittier City Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (26 Rentals)

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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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15828 Landmark Dr
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

15828 Landmark Dr

15828 Landmark DrWhittier, CA 90604
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15850 Landmark Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15850 Landmark Dr

15850 Landmark DrWhittier, CA 90604
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Villa Scala
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Scala

13955 Coteau DrWhittier, CA 90604
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Hali Kalani
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hali Kalani

10041 Scott AveWhittier, CA 90603
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14125 Coteau Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14125 Coteau Dr

14125 Coteau DrWhittier, CA 90604
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Apollo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apollo Apartments

15860 Landmark DrWhittier, CA 90604
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5837 Pickering Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5837 Pickering Ave

5837 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90601
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

14515 Leffingwell RdWhittier, CA 90604

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Spanish Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Gate

7632 Newlin 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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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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7918 Painter Ave
Studio Apartments

7918 Painter Ave

7918 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

10334 Santa Gertrudes AveWhittier, CA 90603
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7929 Comstock Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7929 Comstock Ave

7929 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90602
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The Georgian
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Georgian

12413 Clearglen AveLa Mirada, CA 90638
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East Whittier City, Whittier, CA Local Guide

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 Los Arcos Apartments priced from $1,590. Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable East Whittier City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Los Arcos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Alta Court ApartmentsUpstairs UnitStudio,1BA$1,625
13704 Franklin St1x11BR,1BA$1,695
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom unit 91BR,1BA$1,750
Pinecrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,850
6335 Comstock AvePlan A 1BD1BR,1BA$1,895
Villa Los PinosOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Whittier City, CA

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Whittier City area is the $2.81 price per square foot Townhome + Private Balcony Model at Alivia Townhomes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value East Whittier City apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Arbor Ridge starting at $3,085 with a $2.86 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alivia TownhomesTownhome + Private Balcony2BR,2BA$2.81
Arbor Ridge2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.86
Kendallwood Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.87
Townhouse ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.58
Villa Los Pinos2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.76
7321 Milton Ave, Unit D7321 Milton Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
The SpringsPlan A1BR,1BA$2.56
13704 Franklin St1x11BR,1BA$2.26
Pinecrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.55
The Mediterranean ApartmentsCyprus - 1 BR, 1 BA DN1BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Whittier City, Whittier, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California including East Whittier City, Whittier, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Whittier City?

The cheapest apartment in East Whittier City is 13704 Franklin St which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in East Whittier City costs $4,094.

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 6 regular apartments in East Whittier City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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