
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (49 Rentals)
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6512 Pickering Ave, Unit A

Alta Court Apartments

7737 Bright Ave

Bright Manor

6335 Comstock Ave

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7321 Milton Ave, Unit D, Unit D

Mar Vista

6251 Milton Ave
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7346 Bright Ave

7052 Friends Avenue

13964 Mar Vista St

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7638 Newlin Ave, Unit Uptown Whittier, Unit Uptown Whittier

13729 Penn St

7339 Milton Ave

Arbor Ridge

6324 Greenleaf Ave
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6013 Milton Ave

The Aristocrat Apartments

Pacific Grove Apartments

5837 Pickering Ave

7918 Painter Ave

Royal Village

7622 Pickering Ave

7642 Comstock Ave

Spanish Gate
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7929 Comstock Ave

Broadway Cottages

13704 Franklin St

7638 Milton Ave

Beverly Glen Apartments

6535 Pickering Ave

6553 Newlin Ave

Comstock Ave

11811 Beverly
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Villa Mar Vista

Green Oaks Apartments, LLC.

6031 Greenleaf Ave

Milton Ave

Stonehill Apartment Complex

Comstock Apartments

Bright & Wardman Apartments

12207 Hadley St

New Orleans
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The Milton

The Shire

6257 Friends Ave

6518 Pickering Ave
Uptown Whittier, Whittier, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Whittier?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Whittier Studio Apartments | $1,617 | $1,450 | $1,695 |
| Uptown Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,650 | $4,429 |
| Uptown Whittier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $2,195 | $6,133 |
| Uptown Whittier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,908 | $2,850 | $8,562 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Uptown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Whittier Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Whittier area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta Court Apartments priced from $1,625. 7052 Friends Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Uptown Whittier apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Court Apartments | Upstairs Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| 7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 6335 Comstock Ave | Plan A 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Bright & Wardman Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| Mar Vista | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Townhouse Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Arbor Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath UP | 2BR,2BA | $2,695 |
| 7346 Bright Ave | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Whittier, CA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Whittier area is the $3.58 price per square foot B2 Model at Altura at The Groves in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,770. The second greatest value Uptown Whittier apartment is the Townhouse Model at Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Whittier apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altura at The Groves | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.58 |
| Townhouse Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.52 |
| Arbor Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath DN | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| 7638 Newlin Ave, Unit Uptown Whittier | 7638 Newlin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 7346 Bright Ave | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| 7321 Milton Ave, Unit D | 7321 Milton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 6335 Comstock Ave | Plan C 1BD+Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Bright & Wardman Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Mar Vista | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Alta Court Apartments | Downstairs Unit | Studio ,1BA | $4.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Uptown Whittier, Whittier, CA
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary
Walter F. Dexter Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Whittier Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Whittier?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Whittier is under $2,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Whittier?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Whittier is 7052 Friends Avenue which is listed at $1,875, while the average apartment in Uptown Whittier costs $3,985.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 3 regular apartments in Uptown Whittier that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Uptown Whittier?
Cheap apartments in Uptown Whittier have an average cost of $574 which is $3,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Whittier.
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