Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain Valley, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain Valley

$2,850/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain Valley is $2,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $920 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain Valley

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fountain Valley rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,535, whereas a house costs $5,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley run $2,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,767.

Listings

Studio

$2,062

2%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,310

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,815

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$4,800

5%

39%

4 bedroom

$5,947

4%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$2,062

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,310

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,815

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,947

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

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$2,850
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,200
increased by118%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fountain Valley, CA is 32% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in Fountain Valley, CA

Palm Island - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9

Excellent

Palm Island

11300 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Studio–2 beds

0–2 baths

$1,925–$3,215

Apartment for rent

Valley Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Valley Park

17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

2 beds

1 bath

$2,847–$2,929

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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17168 Newhope St ##111 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fountain Valley

Condo for rent

16082 Cache St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House 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 $2,850 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain Valley?

Average rent prices in Fountain Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $920 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 $114,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley average around $2,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,780/month.

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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