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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 $1,600. Alta Court Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whittier apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Alta Court ApartmentsUpstairs UnitStudio,1BA$1,625
Villa De Oro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
7052 Friends AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
Villa Los PinosOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whittier area is the $2.24 price per square foot 13658 Russell St Model at 13658 Russell St, Unit Upper in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Whittier apartment is the 15927 La Forge St Model at 15927 La Forge St, Unit A starting at $3,000 with a $2.43 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.
13658 Russell St, Unit Upper13658 Russell St3BR,1BA$2.24
15927 La Forge St, Unit A15927 La Forge St3BR,2BA$2.43
Mulberry Gardens2BR2BR,2BA$2.43
Las Flores Gardens Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.54
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
699 Mariposa St, Unit AA699 Mariposa St2BR,1BA$2.50
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
13704 Franklin St1x11BR,1BA$2.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whittier

What type of rentals are currently available in Whittier?

There are currently 930 Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,590 to $4,877. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whittier ranging from $1,200 to $6,400.

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 $1,200 to $6,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,197.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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