Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain Valley, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain Valley

$2,680/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain Valley is $2,680 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $730 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain Valley

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fountain Valley rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fountain Valley, CA

Average rent prices in Fountain Valley have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fountain Valley, CA

Rent prices in Fountain Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fountain Valley is $2,464, whereas a house costs $4,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley run $2,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,740.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,285

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,740

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,800

1%

43%

4 bedroom

$6,472

6%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,740

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,472

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fountain Valley, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fountain Valley, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fountain Valley and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fountain Valley

Median rent price$2,680
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,495
increased by131%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fountain Valley, CA is 40% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in Fountain Valley, CA

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Valley Park

17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

2 beds

1 bath

$2,537–$3,057

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11630 Warner Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain Valley

11630 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

Apartment for rent

17200 Newhope St #224 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain Valley

17200 Newhope St #224, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

Apartment for rent

18229 Olympic Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fountain Valley

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fountain Valley, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fountain Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Fountain Valley?

The average rent in Fountain Valley is $2,680 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain Valley?

Average rent prices in Fountain Valley have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Fountain Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fountain Valley is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $730 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fountain Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Fountain Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fountain Valley?

Fountain Valley's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,800 monthly. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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