South Whittier

Santa Fe Springs, CA

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South Whittier - Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Residents of the South Whittier neighborhood enjoy living in a bustling suburban community, surrounded by the canyons and gorgeous views of the Puente Hills. Only 17 miles from downtown Los Angeles, South Whittier provides housing options that range from apartments to homes for rent in well-maintained neighborhoods. Many sit within walking distance or just a short drive to some of the area's most popular eateries, parks, and nightspots.

Community gatherings are commonplace in this area, as the city hosts a variety of local events year-round. During the summer, residents head to Parnell Park for free live music concerts and the Whittier Art Show. In December, locals venture a few miles outside of the neighborhood to Historic Uptown Whittier to take in the annual Christmas parade.

For a quick bite, residents head to Lascari's on East Lambert for tasty subs, and Veracruz Restaurant on Whittier Boulevard for authentic Mexican fare. Milo's Place on Mills Avenue serves late-night cocktails and good conversation in a welcoming environment.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in South Whittier is $1,237 for a studio, $2,008 for one bedroom, $2,097 for two bedrooms, and $2,913 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Whittier has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,237/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 588 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,008/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 684 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,097/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 760 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,913/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pio Pico State Historic Park
  • La Habra Historical Museum
  • Children's Museum at La Habra
  • Whittier Narrows Nature Center
  • Schabarum Regional Park

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • John Wayne/Orange County

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