Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whittier City Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (62 Rentals)

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property at 13729 Philadelphia St

$1,100

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13729 Philadelphia St

WhittierCA90601
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Citrus Court
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$1,933 - $2,661
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Citrus Court

8121 BroadwayWhittier, CA 90606
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property at 8144 Washington Ave

$2,500

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8144 Washington Ave

WhittierCA90602
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6324 Greenleaf Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6324 Greenleaf Ave

6324 Greenleaf AveWhittier, CA 90601
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6013 Milton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6013 Milton Ave

6013 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90601

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5837 Pickering Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5837 Pickering Ave

5837 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90601
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7315 Norwalk Blvd.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7315 Norwalk Blvd.

7315 Norwalk BlvdWhittier, CA 90606
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Spanish Gate
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Gate

7632 Newlin AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Royal Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Village

7642-7646 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7642 Comstock Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7642 Comstock Ave

7642 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7622 Pickering Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7622 Pickering Ave

7622 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90602
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7918 Painter Ave
Studio Apartments

7918 Painter Ave

7918 Painter AveWhittier, CA 90602
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Rose Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Terrace Apartments

6111-6121 Norwalk BlvdWhittier, CA 90606
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7929 Comstock Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7929 Comstock Ave

7929 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90602
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11918 Greyford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11918 Greyford St

11918 Greyford StWhittier, CA 90606
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Beverly Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Glen Apartments

12617 Beverly BlvdWhittier, CA 90601
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Broadway Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Cottages

11613-11619 BroadwayWhittier, CA 90601
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13704 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13704 Franklin St

13704 Franklin StWhittier, CA 90602
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7638 Milton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7638 Milton Ave

7638 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602
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8140 Norwalk Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

8140 Norwalk Blvd

8140 Norwalk BlvdWhittier, CA 90606

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6553 Newlin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6553 Newlin Ave

6553 Newlin AveWhittier, CA 90601
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6535 Pickering Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6535 Pickering Ave

6535 Pickering AveWhittier, CA 90601
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Comstock Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Comstock Ave

5848 Comstock AveWhittier, CA 90601
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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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11811 Beverly
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11811 Beverly

11811-11817 Beverly BlvdWhittier, CA 90601
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Milton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Milton Ave

7613 Milton AveWhittier, CA 90602

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Whittier City, Whittier, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Whittier City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whittier City area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta Court Apartments priced from $1,625. Rivera Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable Whittier City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta Court ApartmentsUpstairs UnitStudio,1BA$1,625
Rivera Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,775
Bright ManorBright Manor 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
7052 Friends AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$1,875
6335 Comstock AvePlan A 1BD1BR,1BA$1,895
Citrus Court1BLS1BR,1BA$2,078
Bright & Wardman Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,090
Beverly VillaOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150
Mar Vista1+11BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whittier City, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whittier City area is the $2.45 price per square foot Three Bedroom + Two Bath Model at 7901 Duchess Drive - Duchess Terrace in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Whittier City apartment is the 2X2 Model at Las Flores Gardens Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whittier City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7901 Duchess Drive - Duchess TerraceThree Bedroom + Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.45
Las Flores Gardens Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.49
Townhouse ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Arbor Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath UP2BR,2BA$3.02
7638 Newlin Ave, Unit Uptown Whittier7638 Newlin Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Beverly VillaOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
7321 Milton Ave, Unit D7321 Milton Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
7052 Friends AvenueOne Bedroom + One Bath1BR,1BA$2.65
Bright & Wardman Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.99
Rivera Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whittier City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Whittier City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whittier City is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whittier City?

The cheapest apartment in Whittier City is Rivera Gardens which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Whittier City costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whittier City?

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 9 regular apartments in Whittier City 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 Whittier City?

Cheap apartments in Whittier City have an average cost of $793 which is $2,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whittier City.

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