Alivia Apartments
11201 Carmenita Rd,
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
$2,635 - $3,695
1-2 Beds
South Whittier
Santa Fe Springs, CA
South Whittier - Santa Fe Springs, CA Area Guide
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Whittier is $1,262 for a studio, $2,072 for one bedroom, $2,202 for two bedrooms, and $3,008 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Whittier has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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575 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,262/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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621 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,072/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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765 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,202/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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853 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,008/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Whittier - Santa Fe Springs, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
South Whittier - Santa Fe Springs, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
South Whittier - Santa Fe Springs, CA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Whittier - Santa Fe Springs, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- John Wayne/Orange County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.