Historic buildings, charming neighborhood parks, streets lined with old growth trees, and the old fashioned Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival homes make up Whittier. And, L.A. and Orange County are both nearby and accessible.
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Whittier Apartment Renter's Guide
Whittier Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 85,098
Population Density: 5,809.2 people/sq mile
Median Age: 39
Percentage of Family Households: 75%
Median Annual Income: $84,320 / year
Median Rent: $1,647 / month
What locals are saying
Whittier, California
Historic buildings, charming neighborhood parks, streets lined with old growth trees, and the old fashioned Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival homes make up Whittier. And, L.A. and Orange County are both nearby and accessible.
Renting Tips
Transportation. Whittier is a fine place for the carless nomad. Several bus routes operate within the city, provided by Foothill Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, Norwalk Transit, the Metro, and The Sunshine Shuttle. For you drivers out there, most of Whittier doesn't experience heavy traffic. The most congested areas will be along the San Gabriel Freeway and the Santa Ana Freeway.
Neighborhood Breakdown
Uptown Whittier. Uptown's home to numerous bars, clubs, restaurants, coffee shops, pizza parlors, and shopping. There is a great music, arts, and dance culture, with several events for dancers, as well as the popular Aloha Concert Series.
North Whittier. The north end is an eyeful, with the stunning beauty of high elevation wilderness, the creativity of high elevation golf courses, and the great views looking down on rolling hills that lead into the San Gabriel river to the west, and into the twinkling city lights to the south. Shopping and entertainment are nearby.
East Whittier. East Whittier has lots of eats, coffee shops, pizza places, and great little shops. There are also plenty of neighborhood parks.
Friendly Hills. There is plenty to do around here, with a few dance studios: Dance Place, Sparks Dance Studio, and Alohi's Polynesian Dance. There is a bowling alley, a few parks, and plenty of dining options.
South Whittier. A neighborhood of numerous bars, and excellent food. It is always worth it for the hole-in-the-wall eats, the dive bars, and the diamond-in-the-rough night life that you can't find anywhere else. There are several sports bars. There is live music. There are dance parties. It's all within walking distance.
So, as you can see, this adorable town really has it all. It is an all-in-one home town, so come on over and enjoy the atmosphere.
Whittier Demographics
How diverse is Whittier?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Whittier is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Whittier are Hispanic Or Latino (66.2%), White (24.6%), Asian (4.9%), Two Or More (2.7%), Black Or African American (1.1%), Other (0.3%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Whittier residents?
The median age in Whittier is 39 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
How diverse is Whittier?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Whittier is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Whittier are Hispanic Or Latino (66.2%), White (24.6%), Asian (4.9%), Two Or More (2.7%), Black Or African American (1.1%), Other (0.3%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.2%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Whittier residents?
The median age in Whittier is 39 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
Whittier Crime
Overall Crime
Above Average
Overall crime in Whittier is above average in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
Below Average
The level of violent crime in Whittier is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
Above Average
The level of property crime in Whittier is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in Whittier
Elementary Schools
8 /10
Murphy Ranch Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5550 Students
16 Reviews
550Students
16 Reviews
8 /10
Leffingwell Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5579 Students
25 Reviews
579Students
25 Reviews
8 /10
Ocean View Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5710 Students
14 Reviews
710Students
14 Reviews
Middle Schools
7 /10
East Whittier Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-81,181 Students
7 Reviews
1,181Students
7 Reviews
5 /10
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-8965 Students
32 Reviews
965Students
32 Reviews
High Schools
8 /10
La Serna High School
Public9-12
Public9-122,533 Students
5 Reviews
2,533Students
5 Reviews
7 /10
Whittier High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,876 Students
6 Reviews
1,876Students
6 Reviews
What Renters Say about Whittier
Apartment List has released the results for Whittier from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
77%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
67%
Weather
64%
Pet Friendliness
63%
Social Life
52%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
50%
Quality of Schools
48%
Public Transit
33%
State and Local Taxes
31%
Safety and Crime Rate
30%
Commute Time
19%
Affordability
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Altura at the Groves
11821 Skylark Circle, Whittier CA 90606 (562) 444-1682
$2,816+
9 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Kendallwood Apartments
10522 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier CA 90603 (562) 330-4278
$2,385+
Rent Savings
7 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
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Cierra
8016 Santa Fe Springs Road, Whittier CA 90602 (205) 508-9454
$2,706+
Rent Savings
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel + more
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1 Bedroom 1 Bath Duplex for Rent in Whittier with 1 car garage
13412 Sunset Drive, Whittier CA 90602 (714) 584-0505
$2,050
1 unit available
1 bed
Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, and Range
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5-Bedroom Home in Desirable Friendly Hills, Whittier
14205 Bronte Drive, Whittier CA 90602 (562) 902-2288
$7,000
1 unit available
5 bed
W/D hookup, Pet friendly, Garage, Air conditioning, Microwave, and Furnished
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East Whittier 3 Bedroom House
10028 Chadsey Drive, Whittier CA 90603 (562) 945-4451
$3,650
1 unit available
3 bed
W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Garage, Recently renovated + more
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3 Bed 2 Bath Home For Rent in an Excellent Part of Whittier
12106 Whitley Street, Whittier CA 90601 (714) 584-0505
$3,895
1 unit available
3 bed
Pet friendly and Air conditioning
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Uptown Whittier 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Beautiful Craftsman Home for Rent
6211 Washington Avenue, Whittier CA 90601 (714) 584-0505
$3,995
1 unit available
4 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Walk in closets + more
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Charming Whittier Home For Rent - Completely Remodeled Furnished w/ Panoramic Views!
12016 Rideout Way, Whittier CA 90601 (714) 763-2155
$4,950
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
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1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs Apartment for Rent in Uptown Whittier
6248 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier CA 90601 (714) 584-0505
$1,850
1 unit available
1 bed
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Ceiling fan, Microwave, Range + more
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10334 Santa Gertrudes Ave
10334 Santa Gertrudes Avenue, Whittier CA 90603 (562) 573-8827
$1,600+
2 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Pet friendly
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16101 Gables
16101 Gables Loop, Whittier CA 90603 (714) 363-3888
$3,800
1 unit available
3 bed
On-site laundry, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Ceiling fan, and Clubhouse
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16040 Leffingwell Road
16040 Leffingwell Road, Whittier CA 90603 (888) 584-9427
$2,250
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
Patio / balcony and Parking
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16607 Pear Blossom Court
16607 Pear Blossom Court, Whittier CA 90603 (949) 552-0505
$3,650
1 unit available
3 bed
Patio / balcony, Garage, Pool, Ceiling fan, Hot tub, Fireplace + more
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12408 Beverly Boulevard
12408 Beverly Boulevard, Whittier CA 90601 (909) 266-0934
$2,750
1 unit available
2 bed
Dogs allowed and Dog park
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16434 Whittier
16434 Whittier Boulevard, Whittier CA 90603 (888) 832-7179
$3,750
1 unit available
3 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Garage, and Walk in closets
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Monterra Springs
861 Glencliff St, La Habra CA 90631 (201) 591-1465
$2,150+
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 4 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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Valentia by Windsor
951 S Beach Blvd, La Habra CA 90631 (562) 451-4950
$2,555+
23 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath condo located in the private gated community!
9049 Catherine Street, Pico Rivera CA 90660 (424) 328-4361
$4,495
1 unit available
4 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, and Walk in closets
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11920 Greyford Street
11920 Greyford Street, West Whittier-Los Nietos CA 90606 (562) 696-6354
$1,700
1 unit available
1 bed
Carport
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15815 Landmark Drive
15815 Landmark Drive, East Whittier CA 90604 (626) 443-8666
$1,795
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Garage, Range, and Oven
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15815 Parkland Drive
15815 Parkland Drive, Hacienda Heights CA 91745 (909) 606-0888
$4,500
1 unit available
4 bed
Dishwasher, Recently renovated, and Clubhouse
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