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Average Rent in Whittier CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Whittier CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,197/mo
▼ 1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,900/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
28
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Whittier CA
Compare average rent across Whittier CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Montebello | $4,083 | $3,850 | 1 | 5 |
| Whittier 90631 | $3,174 | $2,598 | 1 | 12 |
| Whittier 90603 | $2,819 | $1,900 | 2 | 11 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Whittier CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Whittier CA is $3,197 per month across 4 apartment communities and 28 available units. Rents have decreased $32 (1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Superior Management & Realty Services Inc. starting at $1,900/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,498/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,484/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,993/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $4,195/mo.
Prices range from $1,900 to $4,385 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Whittier CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Whittier CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Whittier CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Management & Realty Services Inc. | $1,900/mo | $2,828/mo | 9 | 4.1 |
| Kendallwood Apartments | $2,499/mo | $2,782/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Valentia by Windsor Apartments | $2,598/mo | $3,174/mo | 12 | 4.1 |
| River Gate Townhomes | $3,850/mo | $4,083/mo | 5 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Whittier CA Apartments
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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 $3,197/mo.
Comfortable income
$153,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,900/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/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) | $3,197 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,541/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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