Apartments for Rent in South Whittier, CA

Prices and availability in South Whittier, CA were last updated on 6 May 2026.

The best apartments in South Whittier, CA are: Carmenita Townhouse Apartments, Kona Palms, Alivia Apartments, Obert Arms and Los Olivos.

The average rent in South Whittier, CA is $2,184.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Whittier, CA is between $1,500 and $2,715.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Whittier, CA is between $2,500 and $3,070.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Whittier, CA is between $3,070 and $4,200.

In South Whittier 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of South Whittier's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 42% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 46% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in South Whittier are about 45 years old, on average. Of these, 20% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in South Whittier are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 50% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.