
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whittier City Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (62 Rentals)
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13212 Beverly Blvd, Unit 13212

Alta Court Apartments

7860 1/2 Calobar Ave

Bright Manor

7052 Friends Avenue

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7321 Milton Ave, Unit D, Unit D

6335 Comstock Ave

11432 Hadley St

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Citrus Court
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7237 Milton Ave, Unit 5

Mar Vista

6251 Milton Ave

7346 Bright Ave

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Arbor Ridge

7901 Duchess Drive - Duchess Terrace

8144 Washington Ave

6324 Greenleaf Ave

6013 Milton Ave
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Whispering Fountains at Whittier

10736-10742 Shire Pl

The Aristocrat Apartments

Pacific Grove Apartments

5837 Pickering Ave

7315 Norwalk Blvd.

Spanish Gate

Royal Village

7642 Comstock Ave

7622 Pickering Ave
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7918 Painter Ave

Rose Terrace Apartments

7929 Comstock Ave

11918 Greyford St

Beverly Glen Apartments

Broadway Cottages

13704 Franklin St

7638 Milton Ave

12539 Adler Dr

8140 Norwalk Blvd
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6553 Newlin Ave

Norwalk Terrace Apartments

6535 Pickering Ave

Comstock Ave

Villa Mar Vista

11811 Beverly

Green Oaks Apartments, LLC.

Milton Ave

6031 Greenleaf Ave

Stonehill Apartment Complex
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Whittier City, Whittier, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whittier City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier City Studio Apartments | $1,714 | $1,600 | $1,933 |
| Whittier City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $1,490 | $4,505 |
| Whittier City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $1,950 | $5,965 |
| Whittier City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,371 | $2,695 | $8,645 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Court Apartments | Upstairs Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Rivera Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Bright Manor | Bright Manor 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| 6335 Comstock Ave | Plan A 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Citrus Court | 1BLS | 1BR,1BA | $2,078 |
| Bright & Wardman Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| Beverly Villa | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Mar Vista | 1+1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7901 Duchess Drive - Duchess Terrace | Three Bedroom + Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Las Flores Gardens Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Townhouse Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.52 |
| Arbor Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath UP | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| 7638 Newlin Ave, Unit Uptown Whittier | 7638 Newlin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Beverly Villa | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 7321 Milton Ave, Unit D | 7321 Milton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 7052 Friends Avenue | One Bedroom + One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Bright & Wardman Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Rivera Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Whittier City, Whittier, CA
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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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