Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Whittier Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $1,775 (12 Rentals)
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Downtown Whittier, Whittier, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Whittier?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Whittier Studio Apartments | $1,561 | $1,375 | $1,650 |
Downtown Whittier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,775 | $3,952 |
Downtown Whittier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $2,275 | $3,970 |
Downtown Whittier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,741 | $2,652 | $7,621 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Whittier Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Whittier?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Whittier is under $4,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Whittier?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Whittier is Green Oaks Apartments, LLC. which is listed at $1,925, while the average apartment in Downtown Whittier costs $3,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Whittier?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Whittier have an average cost of $818 which is $2,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Whittier.
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