Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
South Whittier, South Whittier, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Whittier

$2,245/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Whittier is $2,245 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $320 more per month.

$2.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Whittier

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South 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 South Whittier, 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, 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 $2,245, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in South Whittier run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$2,660

16%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,862

4%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,495

5%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,300

2%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,740

12%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,660

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,740

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

7%

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

Median rent price$2,245
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,332
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Whittier, South Whittier, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in South Whittier, South Whittier, CA

Candlewood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Candlewood Apartments

Colima Road, South Whittier, CA 90604

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 30

Tahoe Manor - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Tahoe Manor

14142 Coteau Dr, South Whittier, CA 90604

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

14036 Dicky St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Whittier

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

143 - Colima Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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, 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 $2,245 per month as of August 8, 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 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 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 $90,000/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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