Apartments for Rent in South Whittier, CA

Prices and availability in South Whittier, CA were last updated on 21 May 2026.

The best apartments in South Whittier, CA are: Alivia Townhomes and Los Olivos.

The average rent in South Whittier, CA is $2,082.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Whittier, CA is between $2,735 and $2,815.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Whittier, CA is between $3,499 and $3,715.

In South Whittier 35% of the housing is rented out compared to 65% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 15% of South Whittier's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 41% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 44% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in South Whittier is 46 years old, with 14% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in South Whittier come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 5% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 42% of all rentals in South Whittier. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.