Altura at the Groves
11821 Skylark Cir,
Whittier, CA 90606
1-3 Beds | $2,892 - $4,399
Rental Market Trends in Whittier, CA
What is the average rent in Whittier, CA?
$1,649/month
Average Rent
531 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Whittier, CA is $1,649 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/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 $1,431 per month for a studio, $1,649 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,054 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,490 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Whittier, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $19 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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Rent Ranges in Whittier, CA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
28%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier?
Based on current rent prices, East La Mirada, Uptown Whittier and East Whittier City are the most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier.
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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.
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Which Whittier neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Whittier with the most apartments available are Whittier City, East Whittier City and South Whittier .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Whittier, CA?
Because the average rent in Whittier is $1,649, you’ll want to make about $5,496 per month or $65,952 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.
How does Whittier, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Whittier, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,255/month
One Bedroom
$1,470/month
$2,097/month
Two Bedroom
$1,874/month
$2,148/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,928/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.