Whittier, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Whittier is $2,872, a 0.09% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,874.
One-bedroom apartments provide 759 square feet for $2,577, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $3,088 offer 1,007 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,239 sq ft) for $3,904, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Whittier, CA
Last updated: February 19, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,872 | 897 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $2,577 | 759 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $3,088 | 1,007 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $3,904 | 1,239 sq. ft. |
Whittier, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Whittier, CA have decreased by 0.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,874 to $2,872.
What's the typical rent budget in Whittier, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Whittier, CA (54%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Whittier, CA?
11,487 or 41% of the households in Whittier, CA are renter-occupied while 16,200 or 59% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Whittier?
Lynwood $1,910/month
Pico Rivera $1,945/month
East La Mirada $2,021/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,872/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Whittier?
Santa Fe Springs City $2,502/month
South Gate $2,519/month
Cerritos $2,923/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Whittier, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Cerritos | $2,923 |
| South Gate | $2,519 |
| Santa Fe Springs City | $2,502 |
| Montebello | $2,358 |
| Norwalk | $2,300 |
| La Mirada | $2,282 |
| South Whittier | $2,279 |
| Downey | $2,275 |
| Artesia | $2,268 |
| Bellflower | $2,190 |
| West Whittier - Los Nietos | $2,077 |
| Paramount | $2,067 |
| East La Mirada | $2,021 |
| Pico Rivera | $1,945 |
| Lynwood | $1,910 |
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Whittier | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Artesia is 4% higher than in Bellflower
$2,268
Artesia rent is 21% lower than Whittier average
Average Rent
$2,268
$2,190
Bellflower rent is 24% lower than Whittier average
Average Rent
$2,190
How Whittier Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Whittier | $2,872 |
| Los Angeles | $2,740 |
| San Francisco | $3,580 |
| East Bay | $2,643 |
| San Diego | $2,958 |
| Long Beach | $2,645 |
| Sacramento | $1,894 |
| San Jose | $3,118 |
| Oakland | $2,578 |
| Tulare | $1,674 |
| Santa Monica | $3,626 |
| Fullerton, CA | $2,549 |
| Downey, CA | $2,275 |
| West Covina, CA | $2,396 |
| Bellflower, CA | $2,190 |
| Buena Park, CA | $2,402 |
| Covina, CA | $2,078 |
| La Habra, CA | $2,441 |
| Azusa, CA | $2,007 |
| Norwalk, CA | $2,300 |
| Alhambra, CA | $2,730 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Whittier apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.