Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
East Whittier, CA

Median rent

Median rent in East Whittier

$2,400/mo

decreased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Whittier is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Whittier

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Whittier rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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 $2,313, whereas a house costs $3,647. 1-bedroom apartments in East Whittier run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,698

-

8%

1 bedroom

$2,171

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,500

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,695

19%

-

4 bedroom

$4,200

43%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,698

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,171

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

5%

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$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Whittier, CA is equal to the median rent in Charter Oak, CA.

Discover rentals in East Whittier, CA

12411 Breezewood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

East La Mirada apartment for rent in East Whittier

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
15947 Amber Valley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East La Mirada apartment for rent in East Whittier

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Price dropped $800Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Whittier?

Average rent prices in East Whittier have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.

How does East Whittier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Whittier is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/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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