Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
South Whittier, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Whittier

$2,300/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

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

$2.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Whittier

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Whittier rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased 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 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 $1,962, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Whittier run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$2,660

16%

76%

1 bedroom

$1,825

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

23%

3 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$4,500

2%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$2,660

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

76%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

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$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Whittier, CA is 18% lower than the median rent in Artesia, CA.

Discover rentals in South Whittier, CA

14357 Lanning Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Whittier

4 beds

3 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Candlewood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Candlewood Apartments

Colima Road, South Whittier, CA 90604

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 30

14036 Dicky St #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in South Whittier

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

143 - Colima Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

143 - Colima Villas Apartments

11442 Colima Rd, South Whittier, CA 90604

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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 May 30, 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 decreased by 2% 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 $350 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?

South Whittier's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market averages across all available properties in the area.

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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