
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 | $1,561 | $1,375 | $1,650 |
Whittier City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,600 | $3,952 |
Whittier City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $2,250 | $3,970 |
Whittier City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,974 | $2,652 | $7,630 |
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 |
Mona Lisa | Floorplan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whittier City, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whittier City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 BR 3.0 BA Model at The Shire in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Whittier City apartment is the 3+2 Model at New Orleans starting at $3,400 with a $2.59 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 3.0 BA | 2BR,3BA | $1.14 |
New Orleans | 3+2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.59 |
6018 Norwalk Blvd, Unit #200 | 6018 Norwalk Blvd | 4BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Las Flores Gardens Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
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 |
Green Oaks Apartments, LLC. | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
6016 Norwalk Blvd, Unit G | 6016 Norwalk Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Rivera Gardens | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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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 $3,500.
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.
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 $818 which is $2,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whittier City.
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