Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
South Whittier, South Whittier, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Whittier
$2,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in South Whittier is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Whittier
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Whittier rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Whittier, South Whittier, CA
Average rent prices in South Whittier have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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, 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in South Whittier run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,829 |  14% |  50% | |
1 bedroom | $2,071 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,722 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 2% | 67% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bellflower | $2,327 | |
Buena Park | $2,475 | |
Downey | $2,295 | |
Montebello | $2,367 | |
Norwalk | $2,290 | |
Pico Rivera | $2,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,800 | 15% | - | |
Houses | $3,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,650 | 65% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,829
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,071
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,722
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
67%
Bellflower
Average rent
$2,327
Buena Park
Average rent
$2,475
Downey
Average rent
$2,295
Montebello
Average rent
$2,367
Norwalk
Average rent
$2,290
Pico Rivera
Average rent
$2,550
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
65%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Whittier, 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, South Whittier, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Whittier and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Whittier
32%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Whittier, South Whittier, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, Bellflower, CA.
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Whittier
11501 Obert Ave, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Colima Road, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Whittier
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,200
$4,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Whittier
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
14829 Mulberry Dr, South Whittier, CA 90604
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Whittier
13834 13834 Christine Dr. "B" Whittier, CA ##Ca, South Whittier, CA 90605
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
14049 Coteau Drive, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Colima Road, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 30
2d ago
House for rent in South Whittier
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in South Whittier
10838 Carmenita Rd, South Whittier, CA 90605
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
14049 Coteau Drive, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300–$2,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
10635 Colima Rd, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$2,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
14142 Coteau Dr, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Colima Road, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 30
5d+ ago
Colima Road, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 30
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Whittier
11501 Obert Ave, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South Whittier
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
14142 Coteau Dr, South Whittier, CA 90604
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Whittier, 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 $2,500 per month as of October 3, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does South Whittier rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Whittier is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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).