Average Rent in Whittier, CA
9 apartment buildings, 37 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
37
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Whittier, CA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Whittier, CA Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments
2401 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA
Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company
14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Superior Management & Realty Services Inc.
15820 Whittier Blvd suite a, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Citrus Court
8121 Broadway Ave, Whittier, CA 90606, USA
Kendallwood Apartments
10522 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Alivia Apartments
11201 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Valentia by Windsor Apartments
951 S Beach Blvd, La Habra
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments 2401 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1.54 | 3.2 (150) | 1 |
| 2 | Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company 14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA | $1,600 | $1,975 | $3.50 | 3.3 (19) | 4 |
| 3 | Superior Management & Realty Services Inc. 15820 Whittier Blvd suite a, Whittier, CA 90603, USA | $1,700 | $2,350 | $2.89 | 4.1 (61) | 4 |
| 4 | Citrus Court 8121 Broadway Ave, Whittier, CA 90606, USA | $1,783 | $2,352 | $3.06 | 3 (85) | 5 |
| 5 | Kendallwood Apartments 10522 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603, USA | $2,599 | $2,929 | $3.19 | 4.6 (95) | 2 |
| 6 | Alivia Apartments 11201 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA | $2,635 | $2,675 | $3.21 | 4.7 (58) | 2 |
| 7 | Valentia by Windsor Apartments 951 S Beach Blvd, La Habra | $2,746 | $3,166 | $3.43 | 4.1 (199) | 16 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments
3.2 (150)2401 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA
Whittier Brokers, An Anderson Ballard Company
3.3 (19)14436 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Superior Management & Realty Services Inc.
4.1 (61)15820 Whittier Blvd suite a, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Citrus Court
3 (85)8121 Broadway Ave, Whittier, CA 90606, USA
Kendallwood Apartments
4.6 (95)10522 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Alivia Apartments
4.7 (58)11201 Carmenita Rd, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
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Whittier, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 6 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Whittier, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Whittier, CA is $2,808 per month, based on 37 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Hills at Hacienda Heights Apartments to $4,279 at Valentia by Windsor Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600/mo | $1,600/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,508/mo | $1,000/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $2,936/mo | $2,100/mo | 12 |
| 3 Bed | $4,259/mo | $4,239/mo | 2 |
| 4 Bed | $4,193/mo | $4,190/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,508/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,936/mo. At the local median household income of $92,374, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 54% 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
$112,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,808/mo.
Comfortable income
$135,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Whittier, CA is $92,374 , about 31% 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) | $2,808 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,152/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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,985 | +6% | +0.6% | 49 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,880 | +3% | +0.5% | 32 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,377 | +20% | +3.8% | 31 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,594 | -8% | +3.4% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,350 | -16% | -5.4% | 23 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,748 | +33% | +5.7% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Whittier, CA?
The average rent in Whittier, CA is $2,808 per month, based on 37 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Whittier, CA?
The median asking rent in Whittier, CA is $2,789 per month, computed from 37 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,808/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Whittier, CA?
The lowest available rent in Whittier, CA starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Whittier, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Whittier, CA average $2,508/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Whittier, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Whittier, CA average $2,936/mo. Units start from $2,100/mo across 12 units currently listed.
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