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Rental Market Trends in Whittier, CA

What is the average rent in Whittier, CA?

$1,670/month

Average Rent

536 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Whittier, CA is $1,670 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,642/month, which means Whittier rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Whittier, you can expect to pay about $1,446 per month for a studio, $1,670 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,140 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,542 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,446/month
391 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,670/month
536 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,140/month
766 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,542/month
881 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,935/month
203 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,825/month
766 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,902/month
1,684 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,618/month
1,717 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,630/month
884 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 1.1%, which averages out to $18 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 May 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Whittier, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
32% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East La Mirada
$1,986/month
632 Sq Ft
East Whittier City
$2,115/month
902 Sq Ft
Whittier City
$2,446/month
962 Sq Ft
South Whittier
$2,746/month
770 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
$2,746/month
770 Sq Ft
Whittier City
$2,446/month
962 Sq Ft
East Whittier City
$2,115/month
902 Sq Ft
East La Mirada
$1,986/month
632 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
$2,115/month
902 Sq Ft
Whittier City
$2,446/month
962 Sq Ft
South Whittier
$2,746/month
770 Sq Ft
East La Mirada
$1,986/month
632 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 $1,670, you’ll want to make about $5,566 per month or $66,792 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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Whittier, CA

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How does Whittier, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

East La Mirada

Whittier, CA

South Whittier

Whittier, CA

Studio
-
$1,262/month
One Bedroom
$1,474/month
$2,072/month
Two Bedroom
$1,886/month
$2,203/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,010/month
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Apartment communities in Whittier we think you'll love

Altura at The Groves

Altura at The Groves

11821 Skylark Cir,
Whittier, CA 90606

$2,795 - $6,842

1-3 Beds

Citrus Court

Citrus Court

8121 Broadway,
Whittier, CA 90606

$1,933 - $2,661 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Arbor Ridge

Arbor Ridge

13708 Via Del Palma Ave,
Whittier, CA 90602

$2,425 - $2,895

1-2 Beds

CASA COLIMA APARTMENTS

CASA COLIMA APARTMENTS

10640 Colima Rd,
Whittier, CA 90604

$1,995 - $2,575

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Whittier, CA

L'Abri Management, Inc.
L'Abri Management, Inc.
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4 Communities in Whittier
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Property Management Associates
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  • 3,378

    Units

  • 25

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3 Communities in Whittier
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 124

    Communities

  • 3,953

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

2 Communities in Whittier
Main Street Management
Main Street Management
  • 21

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  • 1,611

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Whittier
Dunbar Real Estate Investment Management
Dunbar Real Estate Investment Management
  • 16

    Communities

  • 503

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

2 Communities in Whittier
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,507

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  • 965,041

    Units

  • 893

    Cities

1 Community in Whittier
AMC
AMC
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    Communities

  • 121,571

    Units

  • 242

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1 Community in Whittier
Mashcole Property Management
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  • 2,109

    Units

  • 26

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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