Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Whittier, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Whittier

$2,300/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Whittier is $2,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $355 more per month.

$3.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Whittier

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South 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 South Whittier, CA

Average rent prices in South Whittier have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 South Whittier, CA

Rent prices in South Whittier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Whittier is $2,222, whereas a house costs $3,515. 1-bedroom apartments in South Whittier run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$2,739

16%

49%

1 bedroom

$1,875

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,495

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,800

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,700

9%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,739

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Whittier, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Whittier and Artesia by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Whittier

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,895
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Whittier, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Artesia, CA.

Discover rentals in South Whittier, CA

14357 Lanning Dr - Photo 1 of 1

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Apartment for rent in South Whittier

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House for rent in South Whittier

House for rent

VALLEYVIEW(12310) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

VALLEYVIEW(12310)

12306 Valley View Ave, South Whittier, CA 90604

4 beds

3 baths

$3,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Whittier, CA

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

How much is rent in South Whittier?

The average rent in South Whittier is $2,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Whittier?

Average rent prices in South Whittier have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does South Whittier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Whittier is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 more per month.

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

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

When is the best time of year to rent in South Whittier?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in South Whittier average around $1,950/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,390/month.

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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