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Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Whittier, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Whittier, CA rent slipped 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters today are paying $208 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Whittier runs 11.7% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for Southern California metros despite a relatively small total rentals count of 55.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Whittier sit around $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,740/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Whittier
$2,150/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Whittier is $2,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Whittier
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 7% 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 $1,999, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,740 | 1% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
College Hills Historic District | $2,000 | |
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District | $1,980 | |
Uptown Whittier | $2,315 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,999 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,124 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,740
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
Uptown Whittier
Average rent
$2,315
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District
Average rent
$1,980
College Hills Historic District
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,124
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
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
12%higher than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Whittier, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.
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6%Discover rentals in Whittier, CA
1h ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
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Apartment for rent
13h ago
7312 Milton Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12738 Oak St #6, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 14
3d ago
10114 Scott Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8115 Via Alta, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Whittier
12333 Dorland St #B, Whittier, CA 90601
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
10334 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10041 Scott Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Condo for rent in Whittier
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Whittier
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 17
1h ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7052 Friends Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Whittier
16436 Whittier 1, Whittier, CA 90603
4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
1d ago
10041 Scott Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10041 Scott Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12738 Oak St #6, Whittier, CA 90602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 14
4d ago
12327 Beverly Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
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 $2,150 per month as of August 8, 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 7% since last year.
How does Whittier rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Whittier is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Whittier?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier are Hadley Greenleaf Historic District ($1,980/mo), College Hills Historic District ($2,000/mo), and Uptown Whittier ($2,315/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Whittier?
To comfortably afford rent in Whittier, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Whittier?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Whittier average around $1,890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,450/month, both relatively stable year over year.
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).