Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Fullerton, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fullerton rent stands today

    Fullerton, CA rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,585/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.7% increase month over month as rents recover from a recent dip.

  • Fullerton is 36.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier coastal metro tier. The market offers 101 total rentals, predominantly apartments which make up 73.5% of inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fullerton rent for $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,800/month. Houses command a median of $4,200/month, while apartments sit at $2,530/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Fullerton

$2,585/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fullerton is $2,585 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $685 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fullerton

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fullerton 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 Fullerton, CA

Average rent prices in Fullerton have increased by 5% 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 Fullerton, CA

Rent prices in Fullerton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fullerton is $2,529, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fullerton run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,150

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,800

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,700

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,800

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fullerton and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fullerton

Median rent price$2,585
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fullerton, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

Discover rentals in Fullerton, CA

2012 Ward St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fullerton

Single Family Residence - Fullerton, CA

2012 Ward St, Fullerton, CA 92833

3 beds

3 baths

$1,300

Cameo Ln Four-Plex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Cameo Ln Four-Plex

1415 Cameo Ln, Fullerton, CA 92831

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Valencia - La Paz Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Valencia - La Paz Apartments

1148 1148 - 1156 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Cornerstone Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Cornerstone Apartments

111 S Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831

2 beds

1 bath

$2,370

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Frequently asked questions for Fullerton, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fullerton rental market.

How much is rent in Fullerton?

The average rent in Fullerton is $2,585 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fullerton?

Average rent prices in Fullerton have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Fullerton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fullerton is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fullerton?

To comfortably afford rent in Fullerton, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fullerton?

Winter months like January offer the best rental deals in Fullerton, with rents about 6.8% lower than peak summer months. November and December are also less competitive with lower demand compared to July and August.

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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