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Rental Market Trends in Whittier, CA

What is the average rent in Whittier, CA?

$1,651/month

Average Rent

534 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Whittier, CA is $1,651 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Whittier rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Whittier, you can expect to pay about $1,423 per month for a studio, $1,651 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,074 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,528 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,423/month
403 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,651/month
534 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,074/month
771 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,528/month
881 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,950/month
314 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,795/month
676 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,962/month
1,515 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,418/month
2,433 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Whittier, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier?

Based on current rent prices, East Whittier City, Whittier City and South Whittier are the most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Whittier City
$2,158/month
873 Sq Ft
Whittier City
$2,288/month
878 Sq Ft
South Whittier
$2,441/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Whittier?

Based on current rent prices, South Whittier, Whittier City and East Whittier City are the most expensive neighborhoods in Whittier.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Whittier
$2,441/month
728 Sq Ft
Whittier City
$2,288/month
878 Sq Ft
East Whittier City
$2,158/month
873 Sq Ft

Which Whittier neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Whittier with the most apartments available are East Whittier City, Whittier City and South Whittier .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Whittier City
$2,158/month
873 Sq Ft
Whittier City
$2,288/month
878 Sq Ft
South Whittier
$2,441/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Whittier, CA?

Because the average rent in Whittier is $1,651, you’ll want to make about $5,503 per month or $66,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

East Whittier City

Whittier, CA

South Whittier

Whittier, CA

Studio
$1,619/month
$1,256/month
One Bedroom
$1,847/month
$2,064/month
Two Bedroom
$2,168/month
$2,150/month
Three Bedroom
$2,356/month
$2,955/month
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Apartment communities in Whittier we think you'll love

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$2,808 - $6,539

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$1,790 - $2,060

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$2,000

1 Bed

Citrus Court

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8121 Broadway,
Whittier, CA 90606

$1,975 - $2,652

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Whittier, CA

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L'Abri Management, Inc.
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  • 3,444

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  • 420

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1 Community in Whittier
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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