Rent to own Homes in Whittier, CA

Whittier, California, takes its name from the poet John Greenleaf Whittier, though he never visited the location during his lifetime. The city is a suburb of Los Angeles and is located to the southeast of the metropolitan area. Most famous for growing walnuts, Whittier also once had a booming citrus crop, but it has since been displaced largely for new development. In the 1980s, an earthquake destroyed a lot of the buildings in city. During the process of demolishing and rebuilding the city, citizens of Whittier formed the Whittier Conservancy to protect historic buildings and residences in the future.

Whittier, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $76,026 and a median rent of $1,407, the Whittier, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Whittier, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Whittier, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1 of 76 3711 Baldwin St
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Montecito Heights
Townhouse/Condo
Los Angeles, CA 90031
2
2
1145 ft2
2008
2035 N ORANGE OLIVE RD
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Townhouse/Condo
Orange, CA 92865
4
3
2197 ft2
2018
3612 COURTSIDE CIR
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Single Family Home
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
4
9
9128 ft2
2002
421 S LA FAYETTE PARK PL #510
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Westlake
Townhouse/Condo
Los Angeles, CA 90057
2
2
1025 ft2
1971
3121 W 133RD ST
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East Hawthorne
Single Family Home
Hawthorne, CA 90250
3
1
1308 ft2
1940
Hot
15217 KENSINGTON PARK DR
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Townhouse/Condo
Tustin, CA 92782
3
3
1676 ft2
2007
2733 BELDEN DR
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Hollywood Hills
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90068
3
4
2299 ft2
2011
1351 Orange St #221
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Hollywood
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90028
1
1
771 ft2
1977
1351 Orange St
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Hollywood
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90028
1
1
771 ft2
1977
New
6728 HILLPARK DR #507
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Hollywood Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Los Angeles, CA 90068
2
2
1000 ft2
1966
3366 CHARLESTON WAY
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Hollywood Hills
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90068
4
3
2813 ft2
1937
Hot
2222 S MESA ST #7
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Coastal San Pedro
Townhouse/Condo
San Pedro, CA 90731
3
3
1987 ft2
1990
10008 Silverton Ave
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Tujunga
Single Family Home
Tujunga, CA 91042
3
2
1200 ft2
1950
30421 MIRALESTE DR
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Single Family Home
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
4
5
3765 ft2
1978
1 of 3 8940 KRAMERWOOD PL
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Beverlywood
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90034
4
2
2198 ft2
1942
1911 Sunset Plaza Dr
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Hollywood Hills
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90069
4
6
4800 ft2
2021
8954 Saint Ives Dr
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West Hollywood
Single Family Home
West Hollywood, CA 90069
5
6
4250 ft2
1939
1 of 22 8755 SKYLINE DR
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Hollywood Hills
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90046
4
4
4428 ft2
2000
11038 Camarillo St
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Valley Village
Townhouse/Condo
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
1
1
678 ft2
1991
3751 DELMAS TER
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Palms
Townhouse/Condo
Los Angeles, CA 90034
4
2
2034 ft2
1914
1 of 48 10840 QUEENSLAND ST
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Palms
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90034
3
2
1302 ft2
1940
10700 CUSHDON AVE
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West Los Angeles
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90064
5
5
4116 ft2
1944
1409 VIA ARCO
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Single Family Home
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
5
7
6258 ft2
1970
10475 ASHTON AVE #204
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Westwood
Townhouse/Condo
Los Angeles, CA 90024
2
3
1519 ft2
1987
6544 SAINT CLAIR AVE
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North Hollywood
Single Family Home
North Hollywood, CA 91606
4
2
1383 ft2
1947
4140 GLENCOE AVE #516
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Marina Del Ray
Townhouse/Condo
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
2
3
2000 ft2
2016
626 SIENA WAY
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Bel Air
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90077
5
8
7266 ft2
1938
1101 S BUNDY DR
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West Los Angeles
Single Family Home
Los Angeles, CA 90049
6
9
5846 ft2
2012
4533 ESTRONDO DR
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Encino
Single Family Home
Encino, CA 91436
6
9
7317 ft2
1961
26 VISTA MONTEMAR
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Niguel Summit
Single Family Home
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
5
6
6351 ft2
1998
28572 PASEO ZORRO
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Single Family Home
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
6
8
6831 ft2
1992
4334 SOLANO RD
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Single Family Home
Phelan, CA 92371
5
4
4749 ft2
2006
13416 SAFARI DR
Rent to Own Eligible
South Whittier
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90605
3
2
1746 ft2
1968
6611 PINE BLUFF DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Whittier City
Townhouse/Condo
Whittier, CA 90601
2
2
1494 ft2
1987
New
13608 TRUMBALL ST
Rent to Own Eligible
South Whittier
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90605
3
2
1208 ft2
1951
8918 SANTA FE SPRINGS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90606
2
1
784 ft2
1944
1 of 92 7932 MILTON AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90602
3
1
1041 ft2
1924
5746 CITRUS AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Whittier City
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90601
2
2
1477 ft2
1936
1 of 38 5833 BRIGHT AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Whittier City
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90601
3
2
1446 ft2
1924
New
1 of 17 4140 Workman Mill Rd
Rent to Own Eligible
Whittier City
Townhouse/Condo
Whittier, CA 90601
1
1
987 ft2
1979
New
10709 AVONBURY AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
East Whittier City
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90603
3
3
1679 ft2
1953
New
10709 MOLLYKNOLL AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
East Whittier City
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90603
5
4
2550 ft2
1954
1 of 68 10822 FIELDING DR
Rent to Own Eligible
East Whittier City
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90604
3
1
1120 ft2
1952
1 of 32 10256 ELMORE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
East Whittier City
Single Family Home
Whittier, CA 90604
5
2
1030 ft2
1948
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Buying a Home in Whittier, CA

Whittier, CA is seeing rapid growth and Whittier, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 175% above the 2024 national average. Whittier, CA is part of Los Angeles county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Los Angeles is 0.59% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Whittier CA

Housing Statistics The housing industry is solid in Whittier. The real estate market averages two hundred new listings per month with a median home sale price of $365,000. The average home sale price is just over $480,000. Within the city limits, a little over half of the homes are owned, so there are plenty rentals and rent to own options available. Around 40% of the market is exclusively rental. Whittier's vacancy rate of 4% is lower than the national average by a significant amount, so you may have to look hard for the right property.

Nightlife Whittier is a suburb of L.A, so it goes without saying that the nightlife is vibrant in this city. Local bars and clubs are tailored to meet a wide variety of tastes. One of the most popular destinations in Whittier is Lost Weekend. It's located in the southern part of town, with $20 All You Can Drink specials and great music all night long. The Lounge Ultra Bar also is a good place for dancing. It has Disco Retro nights every Saturday.

Weather The climate here is remarkably stable and relatively mild. The average high is in the 80s and the lows are no lower than the 40s. This is California, after all, and it is beautiful almost every day. Rainfall is scarce for the entire region, so Whittier does have a tendency to dry out. In the summer, enjoy the many shopping outlets or take a very short drive the the most beautiful beaches around.

Local Restaurants One of the bonuses for living in such a diverse area is the abundance of world flavors right at your doorstep. Whittier has samples of every major culture in the world represented within a ten mile radius. For Mediterranean food, Phlight near Central Park is a popular choice for both its ambience and tapas menu. If Mexican is more to your liking, Arturo's on Leffingwell is your best bet.

Local Sports For pro sports, you're going to have to drive into the big city. The Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers all play near here. Whittier itself enjoys a set of local teams organized by the recreation department, as well a number of high school teams that compete in the area.