Average Rent in Whittier, CA
8 apartment buildings, 29 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,198/mo
Cheapest
$1,850/mo
Properties
8
Units
29
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Whittier, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Whittier, CA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Superior Management & Realty Services Inc.
15820 Whittier Blvd suite a, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Kendallwood Apartments
10522 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Valentia by Windsor Apartments
951 S Beach Blvd, La Habra
Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company
14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
River Gate Townhomes
140 E Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, USA
Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments
2401 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA
Roberts Real Estate
11325 La Mirada Blvd, Whittier, CA 90604, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior Management & Realty Services Inc. 15820 Whittier Blvd suite a, Whittier, CA 90603, USA | $1,850 | $2,811 | $3.08 | 4.1 (61) | 9 |
| 2 | Kendallwood Apartments 10522 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603, USA | $2,540 | $2,820 | $3.07 | 4.6 (95) | 2 |
| 3 | Valentia by Windsor Apartments 951 S Beach Blvd, La Habra | $2,598 | $3,174 | $3.29 | 4.1 (199) | 12 |
| 4 | Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company 14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA | $3,300 | $3,300 | $2.14 | 3.3 (19) | 1 |
| 5 | River Gate Townhomes 140 E Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, USA | $3,850 | $4,083 | $2.45 | 4 (20) | 5 |
| 6 | Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments 2401 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.2 (150) | 0 |
| 7 | Roberts Real Estate 11325 La Mirada Blvd, Whittier, CA 90604, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (20) | 0 |
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Superior Management & Realty Services Inc.
4.1 (61)15820 Whittier Blvd suite a, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Kendallwood Apartments
4.6 (95)10522 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Valentia by Windsor Apartments
4.1 (199)951 S Beach Blvd, La Habra
Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company
3.3 (19)14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
River Gate Townhomes
4 (20)140 E Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, USA
Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments
3.2 (150)2401 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA
Whittier, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Whittier, CA is $3,198 per month, based on 29 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,850 at Superior Management & Realty Services Inc. to $3,850 at River Gate Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,489/mo | $1,850/mo | 13 |
| 2 Bed | $3,489/mo | $3,099/mo | 6 |
| 3 Bed | $3,916/mo | $3,200/mo | 9 |
| 4 Bed | $4,195/mo | $4,195/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Whittier, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Whittier, CA averages $2,489/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,489/mo. At the local median household income of $92,374, that works out to 42% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Whittier, CA at $1,829/mo. The current tracked market average runs 75% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Whittier, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Whittier, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$128,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,198/mo.
Comfortable income
$154,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,850/mo), you need to earn at least $74,000/year.
Median household income in Whittier, CA is $92,374 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Whittier, CA
Overall prices in Whittier, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Whittier, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,198 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,542/mo |
Population
85,925
Median household income
$92,374
Census median rent
$1,829/mo
Rent as % of income
33.5%
Median age
38.3
Mean commute
33 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Whittier, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Whittier, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -10% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | 0% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -29% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -21% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -14% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +5% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Whittier, CA?
The average rent in Whittier, CA is $3,198 per month, based on 29 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Whittier, CA?
The lowest available rent in Whittier, CA starts at $1,850 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Whittier, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Whittier, CA average $2,489/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,850/mo across 13 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Whittier, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Whittier, CA average $3,489/mo. Units start from $3,099/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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