Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain Valley, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain Valley

$2,817/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain Valley is $2,817 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $917 more per month.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain Valley

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fountain Valley rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,593, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley run $2,347 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,770.

Listings

Studio

$2,115

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$2,347

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,770

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,475

13%

23%

4 bedroom

$5,650

8%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,115

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,770

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,475

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,650

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

23%

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$2,817
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,200
increased by121%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fountain Valley, CA is 33% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in Fountain Valley, CA

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4d ago

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Valley Park

17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

2 beds

1 bath

$2,597–$2,827

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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17230 Newhope St #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fountain Valley

Nice place to live fountain Valley

17230 Newhope St #106, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
11600 Warner Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain Valley

2BR/2.0BA

11600 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
15959 Rhodolite Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fountain Valley

Spacious 3-Bedroom Fountain Valley Rental Near Mile Square Park

15959 Rhodolite Ct, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

3 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,817 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain Valley?

Average rent prices in Fountain Valley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Fountain Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fountain Valley is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $917 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 $113,000/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?

February offers the lowest rents in Fountain Valley, running about 6% below August peak prices. November is the least competitive month with lower demand, while March and July see higher competition relative to available inventory.

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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