1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Whittier, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Whittier, California as of October 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,402 and +49% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Whittier
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Whittier
Compare Whittier's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $938 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $4,030 |
| 2 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 3 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Whittier.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Whittier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 4.2 mi | $2,060 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,980 | $-100 (-5%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,350 | +$270 (+13%) |
| La Habra, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,110 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 5.9 mi | $1,940 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Montebello, CA | 6.6 mi | $1,860 | $-220 (-11%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.3 mi | $1,810 | $-270 (-13%) |
| La Puente, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,850 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 7.7 mi | $1,810 | $-270 (-13%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,265 | +$185 (+9%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,120 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 9 mi | $1,890 | $-190 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Whittier — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Whittier?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Whittier, California is $2,080 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,402.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Whittier?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,200 ($6,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Whittier expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Whittier's 1-bedroom median of $2,080 is +49% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Whittier rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Whittier ranks #168 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Whittier?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Hacienda Heights ($2,060), Pico Rivera ($1,980), Norwalk ($1,940).