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Whittier, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Whittier Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whittier, CA is a Studio unit found at Plaza Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,561. Los Arcos Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whittier apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,561
Los Arcos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
Alta Court ApartmentsUpstairs UnitStudio,1BA$1,625
Villa De Oro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
13704 Franklin St1x11BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whittier area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 BR 1 BA Model at The Shire in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Whittier apartment is the 2bd2ba Model at 11811 Beverly starting at $2,300 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whittier apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Shire2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.88
11811 Beverly2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2.06
Mulberry Gardens2BR2BR,2BA$2.43
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Whittier Santa Fe Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.37
Townhouse ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Lakeland ApartmentsTwo Bedroom / One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
13704 Franklin St1x11BR,1BA$2.26
Pinecrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier

What type of rentals are currently available in Whittier?

There are currently 924 Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,590 to $5,476. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whittier ranging from $1,595 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Whittier?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Whittier ranges from $1,595 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,307.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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