Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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Malibu Apartments

8828-8836 Highland AveWhittier, CA 90605
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7918 Painter Ave
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7918 Painter Ave

7918 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7929 Comstock Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7929 Comstock Ave

7929 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Centre Pointe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Pointe Apartments

13435 Mulberry DrWhittier, CA 90605
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10014 Ben Hur Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10014 Ben Hur Ave

10014 Ben Hur AveWhittier, CA 90605

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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
10014 Ben Hur Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,850
14119 Mulberry Dr.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Whittier, CA

As of July 27, 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 B3 Model at Cierra Apartment Homes starting at $3,400 with a $3.31 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 HomesB32BR,2BA$3.31
13656 Russell St, Unit 13656 Russell St13656 Russell St2BR,1BA$2.60
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
14029 Dicky St, Unit D14029 Dicky St1BR,1BA$2.26
8823 Ocean View AveA1BR,1BA$2.57
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.15
10014 Ben Hur Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.23
14119 Mulberry Dr.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.75
14116 High St, Unit The Cottage14116 High StStudio ,1BA$4.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Whittier Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Whittier is 8823 Ocean View Ave which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in East Whittier costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 East Whittier that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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