Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Whittier, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Whittier, CA rent slipped 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $155 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,499/month in November 2024.
Compared to national trends
Whittier, CA rent is 17.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a moderately priced metro with 78 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Whittier rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,495/month. Larger units reach $4,145/month for 4+ bedrooms, offering a range of options for renters by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Whittier
$2,295/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Whittier is $2,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Whittier
78
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Whittier rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Whittier, CA
Average rent prices in Whittier have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Whittier, CA
Rent prices in Whittier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whittier is $2,075, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | 3% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 3% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,145 | No Change | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Hills Historic District | $1,995 | |
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District | $2,425 | |
Uptown Whittier | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,075 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,145
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
Uptown Whittier
Average rent
$1,950
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District
Average rent
$2,425
College Hills Historic District
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Whittier, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Whittier and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.
Whittier
18%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Whittier, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,445
3%$3,295
12%$2,400
2%$2,500
2%$2,472
7%$2,804
12%$2,550
14%$2,952
14%$2,400
18%$2,500
10%$2,295
6%$2,518
3%Discover rentals in Whittier, CA
3d ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7312 Milton Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
12738 Oak St #6, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
14330 Christine Dr, Whittier, CA 90605
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Whittier
16004 Aurora Crest Dr, Whittier, CA 90605
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Whittier
14623 Cullen St, Whittier, CA 90603
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
8115 Via Alta, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400–$3,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
2 beds
2 baths
$3,155
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Jun 25
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
12409 Broadway #A, Whittier, CA 90601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
1 bed
1 bath
$2,699
$2,599
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10041 Scott Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Jun 25
3d ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7201 Pickering Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
7311 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12327 Beverly Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Jun 25
2d ago
14330 Christine Dr, Whittier, CA 90605
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
13840 Christine Dr, Whittier, CA 90605
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Whittier, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Whittier rental market.
How much is rent in Whittier?
The average rent in Whittier is $2,295 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Whittier?
Average rent prices in Whittier have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Whittier rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Whittier is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Whittier?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier are Uptown Whittier ($1,950/mo), College Hills Historic District ($1,995/mo), and Hadley Greenleaf Historic District ($2,425/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Whittier?
To comfortably afford rent in 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 Whittier?
Whittier's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).