2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Whittier, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Whittier, California as of July 2026. That's +10% higher than the citywide median of $2,388 and +59% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Whittier.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Whittier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 4.2 mi | $2,600 | $-24 (-1%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 4.5 mi | $2,500 | $-124 (-5%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,970 | +$346 (+13%) |
| La Habra, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,510 | $-114 (-4%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 5.9 mi | $2,450 | $-174 (-7%) |
| Montebello, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,340 | $-284 (-11%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.3 mi | $2,290 | $-334 (-13%) |
| La Puente, CA | 7.5 mi | $2,330 | $-294 (-11%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 7.7 mi | $2,290 | $-334 (-13%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,685 | +$61 (+2%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,670 | +$46 (+2%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 9 mi | $2,380 | $-244 (-9%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Whittier — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Whittier?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Whittier, California is $2,624 per month. This is +10% higher than the citywide median of $2,388.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Whittier?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $104,960 ($8,747/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Whittier expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Whittier's 2-bedroom median of $2,624 is +59% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Whittier rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Whittier ranks #173 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Whittier?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Hacienda Heights ($2,600), Pico Rivera ($2,500), La Habra ($2,510).