Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fountain Valley
$2,824/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Fountain Valley is $2,824 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $924 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fountain Valley
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% 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 $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Valley run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,057 |  5% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,809 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,495 | 3% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,995 | 10% | 67% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Costa Mesa | $2,982 | |
Downtown Huntington Beach | $3,450 | |
Eastside Costa Mesa | $3,647 | |
Mesa Verde | $2,904 | |
South Harbor | $2,800 | |
Westside Costa Mesa | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,605 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $3,475 | 7% | 4% | |
Houses | $4,500 | 16% | 24% | |
Rooms | $1,500 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,057
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,809
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
67%
Central Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,982
Eastside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$3,647
Mesa Verde
Average rent
$2,904
Westside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,750
Downtown Huntington Beach
Average rent
$3,450
South Harbor
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,605
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
24%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
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
57%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA.
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5d+ ago
Verified
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599–$2,829
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fountain Valley
17230 Newhope St #106, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Condo for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
15959 Rhodolite Ct, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fountain Valley
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,495
Price dropped $195House for rent
5d+ ago
11300 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,925–$2,910
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,347–$3,207
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9440 Clover Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,509–$2,632
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
17210 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,347–$3,207
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9440 Clover Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,509–$2,632
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599–$2,829
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
4 beds
3 baths
$6,250
Price dropped $650House for rent
1h ago
Verified
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,347–$3,207
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599–$2,829
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9440 Clover Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,509–$2,632
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
11300 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,925–$2,910
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10441 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,347–$3,207
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fountain Valley
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Fountain Valley
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Oct 20
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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 $2,824 per month as of October 17, 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 3% 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 $924 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).