
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Whittier area of Whittier.


6013 Milton Ave

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7622 Pickering Ave

7642 Comstock Ave

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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 | $1,693 | $1,625 | $1,750 |
| Uptown Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $1,750 | $4,053 |
| Uptown Whittier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $2,150 | $5,934 |
| Uptown Whittier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $3,295 | $7,451 |
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There are currently 11 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. Bright Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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 |
| Bright Manor | Bright Manor 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 7240 Bright Avenue - The Villas at Uptown | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 6335 Comstock Ave | Plan A 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 6251 Milton Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Whittier, CA
As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Whittier area is the $2.57 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Magnolia Terrace Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Uptown Whittier apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Arbor Ridge starting at $3,085 with a $2.86 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Terrace Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Arbor Ridge | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.86 |
| Townhouse Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.63 |
| 7321 Milton Ave, Unit D | 7321 Milton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Altura at The Groves | A2A | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| 6335 Comstock Ave | Plan C 1BD+Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 6251 Milton Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Bright Manor | Bright Manor 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Alta Court Apartments | Downstairs Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| 6232 Milton Ave, Unit 6232 | 6232 Milton Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.27 |
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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 $3,006.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Whittier?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Whittier is Bright Manor which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Uptown Whittier costs $3,635.
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 4 regular apartments in Uptown Whittier that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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