Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fountain Valley
$2,830/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Fountain Valley is $2,830 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $930 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fountain Valley
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fountain Valley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, CA
Average rent prices in Fountain Valley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, 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 $2,605, whereas a house costs $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley run $2,340 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,770.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,992 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,345 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,970 | No Change | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $4,950 | 7% | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $5,700 | 1% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Costa Mesa | $2,875 | |
Downtown Huntington Beach | $3,495 | |
Eastside Costa Mesa | $3,995 | |
Mesa Verde | $2,750 | |
South Harbor | $2,740 | |
Westside Costa Mesa | $2,689 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,605 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,992
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,970
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
Central Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,875
Eastside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$3,995
Mesa Verde
Average rent
$2,750
Westside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,689
Downtown Huntington Beach
Average rent
$3,495
South Harbor
Average rent
$2,740
Apartments
Average rent
$2,605
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fountain Valley, 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, Fountain Valley, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Fountain Valley and Central Costa Mesa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fountain Valley
49%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA.
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Discover rentals in Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, CA
1d ago
Verified
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,679–$3,627
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fountain Valley
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fountain Valley
11027 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fountain Valley
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,720
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
4 beds
4 baths
$8,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
1d ago
16350 S Harbor Blvd, Fountain Valley, CA 92704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,115–$2,970
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,167
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,167
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,679–$3,627
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11300 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,925–$3,215
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,487–$3,167
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,679–$3,627
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11300 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,925–$3,215
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,679–$3,627
Apartment for rent
13h ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,100
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
17200 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fountain Valley, 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 $2,830 per month as of September 5, 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 decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Fountain Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fountain Valley is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 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.
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).