Average Rent in Fullerton, CA

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Current Versus Historical Fullerton, CA Rents

Fullerton rentals average $1,675 for a studio rental to $4,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,700, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,011 (-37.63%) year-over-year from $2,686 to $1,675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $391 (-13.89%) year-over-year from $2,816 to $2,425. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (9.71%) year-over-year from $2,917 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.56%) year-over-year from $3,900 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $48 (-0.97%) year-over-year from $4,998 to $4,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 17.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$89.33	$1,675	$2,686 (-37.63%)	$2,486 (-32.61%)
1 BR	$37.44	$2,425	$2,816 (-13.89%)	$2,144 (13.12%)
2 BR	$37.00	$3,200	$2,917 (9.71%)	$2,692 (18.89%)
3 BR	$33.16	$4,000	$3,900 (2.56%)	$3,667 (9.09%)
4+ BR	$26.28	$4,950	$4,998 (-0.97%)	$4,713 (5.02%)

Historical Rents in Fullerton, CA

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Top Cities Near Fullerton

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Fullerton. The average rent in Fullerton is currently $3,525 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Whittier, CA, with an average rent of $3,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fullerton, CA is Yorba Linda, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,975 per month.

Let's compare Fullerton, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fullerton, CA are about 4.91% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Fullerton, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Whittier, CA	N/A	$2,100	$3,100	$3,100
Anaheim, CA	$2,275	$1,985	$2,773	$3,395
Diamond Bar, CA	N/A	$2,250	$2,700	$3,500
Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,483	$2,786	$3,550
Orange, CA	N/A	$2,300	$3,150	$3,895
Yorba Linda, CA	N/A	$2,275	$3,200	$4,975

Top Neighborhoods Near Fullerton

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Top Counties Near Fullerton

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Fullerton

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Fullerton, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,198. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90804, Long Beach, CA at $2,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,550 per month is 91709, Chino Hills, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,595. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fullerton, CA is $2,475 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,786 per month. Which comes out to $34 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Fullerton, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91709, Chino Hills, CA	N/A	$2,483	$2,786	$3,550
90803, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,795	$2,475	$3,495	$3,198
90804, Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$1,899	$2,200	$2,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Fullerton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fullerton, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Fullerton, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fullerton, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fullerton, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Fullerton, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $89.33. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fullerton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fullerton, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $37.44. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fullerton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fullerton, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,095 and an average price per square feet of $37.00. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fullerton.

How have rent prices in Fullerton, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fullerton, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.38%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fullerton, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Fullerton, CA is around $2,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.