Studio Apartment Rent in Whittier, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Whittier, California as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,388 and +44% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Whittier
Compare Whittier's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Whittier.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Whittier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Heights, CA | 4.2 mi | $1,840 | $-14 (-1%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 4.5 mi | $1,770 | $-84 (-5%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,100 | +$246 (+13%) |
| La Habra, CA | 5.5 mi | $1,980 | +$126 (+7%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 5.9 mi | $1,730 | $-124 (-7%) |
| Montebello, CA | 6.6 mi | $1,650 | $-204 (-11%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.3 mi | $1,600 | $-254 (-14%) |
| La Puente, CA | 7.5 mi | $1,650 | $-204 (-11%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 7.7 mi | $1,600 | $-254 (-14%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 7.8 mi | $2,150 | +$296 (+16%) |
| Rowland Heights, CA | 8.7 mi | $1,890 | +$36 (+2%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 9 mi | $1,680 | $-174 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Whittier — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Whittier?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Whittier, California is $1,854 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,388.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Whittier?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,160 ($6,180/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Whittier expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Whittier's studio median of $1,854 is +44% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 83th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Whittier rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Whittier ranks #156 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Whittier?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hacienda Heights ($1,840), Pico Rivera ($1,770), Norwalk ($1,730).