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property at 13569 Lukay St

$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

13569 Lukay St

WhittierCA90605

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property at 11817 Goldendale Dr

$2,000

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

11817 Goldendale Dr

La MiradaCA90638

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Cheapest Available Whittier Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whittier, CA is a Studio unit found at Comstock Apts ( DTC ) in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,325. Royale La Habra in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whittier apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Comstock Apts ( DTC )0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
Royale La HabraSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,575
Los Arcos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
12535-12543 Adler Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
La Habra Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 Whittier apartment is the 2X2 Model at Las Flores Gardens Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.58 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.
Mulberry Gardens2BR2BR,2BA$2.43
Las Flores Gardens Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.58
13656 Russell St, Unit 13656 Russell St13656 Russell St2BR,1BA$2.40
k107172BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.50
Bonnie's Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Townhouse ApartmentsCozy 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.45
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.46
8028 Boer Ave#31BR,1BA$2.55
11811 Beverly1bd1ba-709sqft1BR,1BA$2.61
8823 Ocean View AveA1BR,1BA$2.57

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Whittier, CA
Population: 86,064

Ranked #388

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier

What type of rentals are currently available in Whittier?

There are currently 949 Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $5,225. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whittier ranging from $1,500 to $8,000.

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 $1,500 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,328.

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