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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Whittier, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Whittier
$1,500/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Whittier is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Whittier
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Whittier rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Whittier, NC
Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 32% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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, NC
Rent prices in Whittier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Whittier is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Whittier run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 18% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 13% | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 220% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Whittier, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 44% | 37% | |
Houses | $1,625 | No Change | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
220%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Whittier, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
37%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last year
24%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Whittier, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Whittier and Blairsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Whittier
21%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Whittier, NC is 22% lower than the median rent in Blairsville, GA.
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15%Discover rentals in Whittier, NC
5d+ ago
6280 Ela Rd, Whittier, NC 28789
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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
2 beds
3 baths
$1,650
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
Townhouse for rent in Whittier
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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
Townhouse for rent in Whittier
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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
House for rent in Whittier
2 beds
3 baths
$1,650
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
6280 Ela Rd, Whittier, NC 28789
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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
Townhouse for rent in Whittier
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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
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Frequently asked questions for Whittier, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Whittier rental market.
How much is rent in Whittier?
The average rent in Whittier is $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Whittier?
Average rent prices in Whittier have increased by 32% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Whittier rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Whittier is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Whittier?
To comfortably afford rent in Whittier, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).