Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $1,500 (38 Rentals)

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Malibu Apartments
$2,120 - $2,170
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Malibu Apartments

8828-8836 Highland AveWhittier, CA 90605
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Ben Hur Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ben Hur Apartments

10006 Ben Hur AveWhittier, CA 90605
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12809 Oak St
1 Bedroom Apartments

12809 Oak St

12809 Oak StWhittier, CA 90602
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7757 Comstock Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7757 Comstock Ave

7757 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90602

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13802 Ramona Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13802 Ramona Dr

13802 Ramona DrWhittier, CA 90605
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7902 S Milton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7902 S Milton Ave

7902 S Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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14023 Dicky St
1 Bedroom Apartments

14023 Dicky St

14023 Dicky StWhittier, CA 90605
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7906 Milton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7906 Milton Ave

7906 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7959 Bright Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

7959 Bright Ave

7959 Bright AveWhittier, CA 90602
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13824 Christine Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13824 Christine Dr

13824 Christine DrWhittier, CA 90605

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13840 Christine Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13840 Christine Dr

13840 Christine DrWhittier, CA 90605
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12814 Oak St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12814 Oak St

12814 Oak StWhittier, CA 90602
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13251 Mulberry Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13251 Mulberry Dr

13251 Mulberry DrWhittier, CA 90602
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10018 Ben Hur Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10018 Ben Hur Ave

10018 Ben Hur AveWhittier, CA 90605
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8326 Sargent Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8326 Sargent Ave

8326 Sargent AveWhittier, CA 90605
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8360 Sargent Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8360 Sargent Ave

8360 Sargent AveWhittier, CA 90605

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7918 Painter Ave
Studio Apartments

7918 Painter Ave

7918 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Whittier Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whittier Park Place

14660 Whittier BlvdWhittier, CA 90605
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Centre Pointe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Pointe Apartments

13435 Mulberry DrWhittier, CA 90605
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Oak Street Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Street Garden

12809-12815 Oak StWhittier, CA 90602
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10002 Ben Hur Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10002 Ben Hur Ave

10002 Ben Hur AveWhittier, CA 90605
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13305 Mulberry Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

13305 Mulberry Dr

13305 Mulberry DrWhittier, CA 90602
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Mulberry Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Apartments

14149 Mulberry DrWhittier, CA 90605
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8112 Painter Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8112 Painter Ave

8112 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602

East Whittier, Whittier, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Whittier Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Whittier area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 8823 Ocean View Ave priced from $1,800. Bright Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable East Whittier apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8823 Ocean View AveA1BR,1BA$1,800
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
14119 Mulberry Dr.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,120
Catalina Luxury ApartmentsLeon 3061BR,1BA$2,450
Mulberry Gardens2BR2BR,2BA$2,550
Cierra Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Whittier, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Whittier 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 apartment is the B1 Model at Cierra Apartment Homes starting at $3,500 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Whittier apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mulberry Gardens2BR2BR,2BA$2.43
Cierra Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$3.50
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
Catalina Luxury ApartmentsLeon 3061BR,1BA$3.26
8823 Ocean View AveA1BR,1BA$2.57
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
14119 Mulberry Dr.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Whittier Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Whittier Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Whittier Apartment is $1,800 at 8823 Ocean View Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Whittier Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Whittier is starting from $2,500 at 14119 Mulberry Dr..

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