Whittier, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,402
1-year change
+0.8%
$18/mo
5-year change
+25.9%
$494/mo
10-year change
+65.1%
$947/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Whittier

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,366/mo—0.0%
2016$1,429/mo+4.6%+4.6%
2017$1,502/mo+5.1%+10.0%
2018$1,613/mo+7.4%+18.1%
2019$1,681/mo+4.2%+23.1%
2020$1,784/mo+6.1%+30.6%
2021$1,845/mo+3.4%+35.1%
2022$2,076/mo+12.5%+52.0%
2023$2,198/mo+5.9%+60.9%
2024$2,311/mo+5.1%+69.2%
2025$2,352/mo+1.8%+72.2%
2026$2,423/mo+3.0%+77.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Whittier changed since 2015?

Median rent in Whittier, CA was $1,311 in 2015-01 and is $2,402 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,091 per month over 11 years.

How much has Whittier rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Whittier, CA has changed +25.9% ($494 per month). The current median is $2,402.

What has rent in Whittier done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Whittier, CA has changed +65.1% ($947 per month). It is now $2,402.

Is rent in Whittier going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Whittier, CA has increased +0.8% ($18/mo). Current median: $2,402.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.