Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
East Whittier, CA

Median rent

Median rent in East Whittier

$2,300/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Whittier is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Whittier

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Whittier rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Whittier, CA

Average rent prices in East Whittier have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East Whittier, CA

Rent prices in East Whittier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Whittier is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in East Whittier run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,099

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,550

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,600

4%

-

4 bedroom

$4,300

43%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Whittier, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in East Whittier, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Whittier and Charter Oak by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Whittier

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Whittier, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Charter Oak, CA.

Discover rentals in East Whittier, CA

Landmark Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Landmark Drive

15839 Landmark Dr, East Whittier, CA 90604

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

131-Whittier Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

131-Whittier Terrace Apartments

11445 Santa Gertrudes Ave, East Whittier, CA 90604

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Whittier, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the East Whittier rental market.

How much is rent in East Whittier?

The average rent in East Whittier is $2,300 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Whittier?

Average rent prices in East Whittier have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does East Whittier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Whittier is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Whittier?

To comfortably afford rent in East Whittier, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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