Apartments for Rent in Whittier, CA

Prices and availability in Whittier, CA were last updated on 14 May 2026.

The best apartments in Whittier, CA are: Pickering Apts, 14316 Christine Dr., 7240 Bright Avenue - The Villas at Uptown, Comfort Court Apts and 6257 Friends Ave..

The average rent in Whittier, CA is $2,644.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Whittier, CA is between $1,600 and $2,295.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Whittier, CA is between $1,700 and $2,500.

In Whittier 42% of the housing is rented out compared to 58% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Whittier's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 62% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 30% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Whittier are about 36 years old, on average. Of these, 30% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 84% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and 9% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Whittier are around 12% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 39% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.