
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whittier City Neighborhood of Whittier, CA from $800 (22 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whittier City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Whittier City Studio Apartments | $1,512 | $1,375 | $1,650 |
Whittier City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $1,600 | $3,990 |
Whittier City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $1,950 | $5,640 |
Whittier City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,878 | $2,950 | $7,024 |
Whittier City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Whittier City Neighborhood of Whittier, CA.
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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 $1,850. Here are the most affordable Whittier City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alta Court Apartments | Upstairs Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
Rivera Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Green Oaks Apartments, LLC. | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Citrus Court | 1BLS | 1BR,1BA | $2,028 |
Placita Park | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,112 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whittier City, CA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whittier City area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 BR 1 BA Model at The Shire in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Whittier City apartment is the 2X2 Model at Las Flores Gardens Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.54 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. |
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The Shire | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Las Flores Gardens Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Cierra | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
Mona Lisa | Floorplan C | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Magnolia Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Townhouse Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
Arbor Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath UP | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
13745 1/2 Penn St, Unit BEHIND WHITTIER COLLEGE | 13745 1/2 Penn St | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
13631 Penn St, Unit B | 13631 Penn St | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Green Oaks Apartments, LLC. | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWhittier City, Whittier, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Whittier City, Whittier, CA
Longfellow Elementary
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Getting Around the Whittier City Neighborhood in Whittier, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whittier City?
The cheapest apartment in Whittier City is Rivera Gardens which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Whittier City costs $3,587.
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 2 regular apartments in Whittier City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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