Average Rent in Whittier, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Whittier, CA

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 3% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,297.


Studio	$1,595	2%	2%
1 bedroom	$1,895	No Change	2%
2 bedroom	$2,325	3%	7%
3 bedroom	$3,750	5%	2%
4 bedroom	$4,000	13%	12%

		Listings
College Hills Historic District	$2,495
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District	$2,500
Uptown Whittier	$2,195


Apartments	$2,100	3%	No Change
Condos	$1,950	26%	22%
Houses	$3,200	1%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

12%

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

Median rent price$2,195

16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,402

26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Whittier, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

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9.6

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7240 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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3d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,025

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4d ago

8.6

Very good

t7933

7933 Milton Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Pickering Ave., 7326

7326 Pickering Ave, Whittier, CA 90602

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

1d ago

8.3

Very good

6226

6226 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

5d+ ago

House for rent in Whittier

14320 La Cuarta St, Whittier, CA 90602

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

067 - La Forge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Very good

067 - La Forge Apartments

15910-20-30 La Forge Street, Whittier, CA 90603

2 beds

2 baths

$2,395–$2,600

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Whittier

16131 Sunny Ct, Whittier, CA 90603

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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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 $2,195 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Whittier?

Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 3% 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 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Whittier?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier are Uptown Whittier ($2,195/mo), College Hills Historic District ($2,495/mo), and Hadley Greenleaf Historic District ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Whittier?

To comfortably afford rent in Whittier, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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