Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of the West, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Whittier

$2,400/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

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

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Whittier

602

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of 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 University of the West, CA

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 10% 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 University of the West, CA

Rent prices in Whittier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whittier is $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,460.

Listings

Studio

$1,622

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,900

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,500

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,600

-

7%

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

48%

Studio

Average rent

$1,622

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

48%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of the West, 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 University of the West, CA

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4d ago

8.3

Very good

PASADENA PARK PLACE

101 Bridewell St, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$395–$3,546

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
965 Goodrich Blvd #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles

R5 - 11

965 Goodrich Blvd #11, East Los Angeles, CA 90022

Studio

0 baths

$395

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.
965 Goodrich Blvd #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Los Angeles

R5 - 9

965 Goodrich Blvd #9, East Los Angeles, CA 90022

Studio

0 baths

$625

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.
"Terrace Heights Student Housing" Terrace Heights LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

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"Terrace Heights Student Housing" Terrace Heights LLC

4301 City Terrace Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90063

4 beds

2 baths

$695–$1,200

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.

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Frequently asked questions for University of the West, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Whittier rental market.

How much is rent in Whittier?

The average rent in Whittier is $2,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whittier?

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 10% 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 $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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