Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Cerritos College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Whittier

$2,450/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Whittier is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whittier

862

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Whittier rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cerritos College, CA

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Cerritos College, CA

Rent prices in Whittier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whittier is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,000

-

3%

2 bedroom

$2,595

-

4%

3 bedroom

$3,750

-

8%

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cerritos College, 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.

Discover rentals in Cerritos College, CA

1823 Gardenia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.3

Very good

1823 Gardenia Ave

1823 Gardenia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

2 beds

1 bath

$885

Apartment for rent

Vibe Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Vibe Student Apartments

3440 E Ransom St, Long Beach, CA 90804

2–4 beds

1–3 baths

$980–$1,465

Apartment for rent

1128 Temple Ave. Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

7.7

Very good

1128 Temple Ave. Student Apartments

1128 Temple Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804

2 beds

2 baths

$980

Apartment for rent

3450 E Ransom Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

3450 E Ransom Street

3450 E Ransom St, Long Beach, CA 90804

4 beds

3 baths

$1,079

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cerritos College, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Whittier rental market.

How much is rent in Whittier?

The average rent in Whittier is $2,450 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whittier?

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Whittier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in 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 Whittier?

To comfortably afford rent in Whittier, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/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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