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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Whittier, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Whittier, CA rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $200 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of November 2026.
Compared to national trends
Whittier runs 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Southern California metro with limited total rentals, currently at 63.
Price ranges
Studios in Whittier rent for about $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,895/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,400/month, while 3-bedrooms and larger units reach $3,880/month and $4,000/month respectively.
Neighborhood spotlight
College Hills Historic District rents fell 38.4% year over year to $2,250/month across 24 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 8.0% drop. Hadley Greenleaf Historic District rents also declined by 8.2% year over year to $2,295/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Whittier
$2,295/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Whittier is $2,295 per month as of November 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Whittier
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Whittier rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Whittier, CA
Average rent prices in Whittier have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,885 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,397.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,880 | 5% |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 13% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Hills Historic District | $2,250 | |
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District | $2,295 | |
Uptown Whittier | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 3% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,400 | 11% | 10% | |
Houses | $3,700 | 19% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,880
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
27%
Uptown Whittier
Average rent
$2,295
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District
Average rent
$2,295
College Hills Historic District
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
5%
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
21%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Whittier, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
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8%Discover rentals in Whittier, CA
1d ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
7749 Pickering Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
1 bath
$2,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10114 Scott Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
13003 13003 HADLEY ST. & 6346/48/52 GREENLEAF AVE., Whittier, CA 90601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Whittier
10802 Howard St #NA, Whittier, CA 90606
2 beds
1 bath
$4,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
House for rent in Whittier
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
8115 Via Alta, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400–$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
10334 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10808 Floral Dr, Whittier, CA 90606
3 beds
2 baths
$3,789
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 10
2d ago
7641 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 14
7h ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299
Price dropped $349Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
7052 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10808 Floral Dr, Whittier, CA 90606
3 beds
2 baths
$3,789
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 10
2d ago
7311 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10808 Floral Dr, Whittier, CA 90606
3 beds
2 baths
$3,789
Price dropped $110Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 10
2d ago
6308 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7632/7634 Comstock, Whittier, CA 90602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Whittier?
Average rent prices in Whittier have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Whittier rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Whittier is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Whittier?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier are College Hills Historic District ($2,250/mo), Uptown Whittier ($2,295/mo), and Hadley Greenleaf Historic District ($2,295/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?
March offers the best rental deals in Whittier, with rents running about 8% lower than November's peak prices. Though March brings more competition from other renters, the savings can be worth it compared to pricier months.
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).