Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Michigan Park Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $1,500 (33 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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13824 Christine Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13824 Christine Dr

13824 Christine DrWhittier, CA 90605
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13631 Penn St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13631 Penn St

13631 Penn StWhittier, 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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13518 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13518 Franklin St

13518 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602
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13631 Mar Vista St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

13631 Mar Vista St

13631 Mar Vista StWhittier, CA 90602

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7305 College Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7305 College Ave

7305 College AveWhittier, CA 90602
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13840 Christine Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13840 Christine Dr

13840 Christine DrWhittier, CA 90605
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13625 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13625 Franklin St

13625 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602
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13632 Penn St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13632 Penn St

13632 Penn StWhittier, CA 90602
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13601 Franklin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

13601 Franklin St

13601 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602
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8360 Sargent Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8360 Sargent Ave

8360 Sargent AveWhittier, CA 90605
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13602 Penn St
Studio Apartments

13602 Penn St

13602 Penn StWhittier, CA 90602

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The Hobbit
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hobbit

13508 Penn StWhittier, CA 90602
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8326 Sargent Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8326 Sargent Ave

8326 Sargent AveWhittier, CA 90605
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13722 Franklin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

13722 Franklin St

13722 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602
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7918 Painter Ave
Studio Apartments

7918 Painter Ave

7918 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Mar Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista

13502 Mar Vista StWhittier, 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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13704 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13704 Franklin St

13704 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602
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13317-13321 Penn St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13317-13321 Penn St

13317-13321 Penn StWhittier, CA 90602
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The marquet
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The marquet

13706 Penn StWhittier, CA 90602
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Villa Mar Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Mar Vista

13507 Mar Vista StWhittier, CA 90602
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The Shire
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shire

13716 Penn StWhittier, CA 90602

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8112 Painter Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8112 Painter Ave

8112 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602

Michigan Park, Whittier, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Michigan Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Michigan Park area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 8823 Ocean View Ave priced from $1,800. Malibu Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,120. Here are the most affordable Michigan Park apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8823 Ocean View AveA1BR,1BA$1,800
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,120
Mar Vista1+11BR,1BA$2,195
7052 Friends AvenueTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$2,295
Arbor Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath UP1BR,1BA$2,450
Catalina Luxury ApartmentsGranada 2212BR,2BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Michigan Park, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Michigan Park area is the $2.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom + One Bath Model at 7052 Friends Avenue in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Michigan Park apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Malibu Apartments starting at $2,120 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Michigan Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7052 Friends AvenueTwo Bedroom + One Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
Catalina Luxury ApartmentsLeon 3021BR,1BA$3.26
Arbor Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath UP1BR,1BA$3.27
8823 Ocean View AveA1BR,1BA$2.57
Mar Vista1+11BR,1BA$3.28

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Michigan Park, Whittier, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Michigan Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Michigan Park?

The cheapest apartment in Michigan Park is 8823 Ocean View Ave which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Michigan Park costs $2,865.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Michigan Park?

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 2 regular apartments in Michigan Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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