Charming 3BR/2BA Home for Rent Quiet West Whittier Neighborhood
This is the home you've been looking for! Beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home in a quiet and desirable West Whittier neighborhood.
Home Features:
Spacious open floor plan
Hardwood flooring throughout
Updated kitchen with granite countertops
Remodeled bathrooms
Large backyard with sail shade covered patio perfect for entertaining
Attractive paved stone walkways and drought-tolerant landscaping
Fully fenced garden with raised beds and irrigation ideal for growing your own fruits and vegetables
Gas fireplace to add ambience without the hassle of wood
Energy-Efficient Upgrades:
Solar panels (low energy bills)
Tankless water heater
Elastomeric exterior paint for better insulation
40 amp plug for Level 2 EV charger in the garage!
Dual paned vinyl windows through out
Prime Location:
Close to top-rated schools, shopping, Uptown Whittier, Palm Park, and the Whittier Greenway Trail
Easy access to the 605, 60, and 5 freeways
Just 20 minutes to Downtown LA and Orange County
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Please review the list of minimum qualifications and requirements below for all applicants submitting an application for rent for the property located at 5521 Westmont Rd, Whittier, CA. Applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as outlined below may be denied tenancy.
All adults living in the home (occupants) must submit a separate application and authorize verification of details and minimum qualifications and requirements as outlined in the application.
Good Credit History - all applicants must demonstrate a good credit history as provided by a credit report to be run by landlords. A minimum Credit Score of 650 is required to qualify for tenancy
Demonstrated Income - all applicants must have demonstrated income greater than or equal to three-month's rent
Evictions - no applicants may have an eviction on record
Bankruptcy - no applicants may have filed for bankruptcy in the past 7 years
Personal References - all applicants must provide at least 3 references that can attest to character and responsibility that have known the applicant for at least 3 years. Personal references may not be another occupant/applicant of this property
Additional:
Pets - Pets are allowed as follows: Dogs under 25lbs adult weight (max 2), small rodents (hamster, guinea pig, etc), reptiles, and fish. No tanks over 10 gallons. No cats. All pets must be disclosed.
Smoking - This is a non-smoking property, no exceptions. Smoking is NOT allowed in any areas of the property
Parking - Property does not have a driveway. Street parking for 2 cars is available in front of the property, and there is a private detached garage accessed via an alley. There is no RV or motorhome parking
Subletting and Arbitrage - Subletting and Arbitrage are NOT allowed. No person(s), other than those on the lease, may occupy the property for any amount of time when the Tenant(s) are not present. This includes subletting the property or offering the property as a short-term rental. Violation of this will result in immediate violation of the lease and eviction from the property
Payments - All payments including application fee, deposit to hold, security deposit, and rent are to be made via Venmo only unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Landlord and Tenant(s). Account information for payment is included at end of qualifications.
Deposit to Hold - once application is accepted by landlords, applicant(s) will be notified via email of decision and for an option for Deposit to Hold in the amount of $4,000. The Deposit to Hold is due within 24 hours of application approval in order to take the property off the rental market and prepare it for your move-in. The Deposit to Hold is non-refundable. If you are unable to continue with signing the lease after the Deposit to Hold has been submitted, the deposit is forfeited to the Landlord. Once the lease is signed and all move-in requirements are complete, this deposit will be rolled over to complete half (1/2) of the Security Deposit.
Deposit to Hold is not required, however, the Landlord will continue to show the property and accept and process applications until Lease is signed in the absence of a Deposit to Hold.
Move-in Requirements -
Security Deposit - a Security Deposit in the amount of $8,000 will be due to the landlord upon lease signing
Deposit to Hold will roll over to cover half (1/2) of this Security Deposit provided Deposit to Hold was submitted
First-Month's Rent - rent for the first month of $4,000 is due by the lease start date.
Rent - rent is due the 1st day of each month
Utilities - all utilities are tenants responsibility
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$4,000/mo
5521 Westmont Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
3beds
1,368sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Fri Aug 1 2025
Small dogs OK
Central air
Hookups laundry
Detached parking
Forced air
What's special
Gas fireplaceSpacious open floor planRemodeled bathroomsDrought-tolerant landscapingAttractive paved stone walkways
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Drought tolerant Landscaping with automated drip system, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Garden, Heating system: Forced Air
Details
- Parcel number: 8132020004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Whittier
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000+6.7%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
2/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
2/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,750$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
6/11/2010 | Sold | $380,000-4.8%$278/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||